Poople #431 Answer: PEST to POOP
October 19, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from PEST to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1PESTHEST1st letter, P to H
- Step 2HESTHOST2nd letter, E to O
- Step 3HOSTHOOT3rd letter, S to O
- Step 4HOOTHOOP4th letter, T to P
- Step 5HOOPPOOP1st letter, H to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
9 distinct shortest path(s) from PEST to POOP.
PEST connects to 18 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #430 (GIVE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #430 GIVE
How the routes branch
Right after PEST, 4 different words keep the route just as short: HEST, LEST, PEAT, POST. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Today's puzzle, PEST to POOP, offers a variety of first moves that lead to success. The solution path PEST -> PEAT -> PLAT -> PLOT -> PLOP -> POOP is a particularly satisfying one.
Bridge words
- PEST(noun)
- a destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.
- HEST(noun)
- A command or order given by a person in authority.
- HOST(noun)
- A person who receives or entertains guests.
- HOOT(noun)
- a loud cry or shout, often expressing amusement or disapproval
- HOOP(noun)
- A circular band or ring of metal or wood.
First moves from PEST
PEST has 18 legal first moves. 4 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.
Solve stats
5892 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 33% of them finished exactly on par.
Each row below groups solves by how many extra moves beyond par they took, from 0 (exactly on par) up to 6 or more. The number on each bar is that group's solve count, followed by its share of the total.
Median solve time: 1m 16s
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Play todayFAQ
What is the Poople #431 answer?
The #431 start word is PEST. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: PEST -> HEST -> HOST -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP.
What is the shortest path from PEST to POOP?
There are nine shortest paths, all taking 5 moves. One example is PEST -> PEAT -> PLAT -> PLAP -> PLOP -> POOP. Another option is PEST -> POST -> POSE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
PEST has many neighbors. Which first moves keep me on track for the par score?
To stay on par, your first move from PEST must be HEST, LEST, PEAT, or POST. Any of these four words will allow you to reach POOP in 4 additional moves. Other first moves will add at least one extra step to your solution.
I tried changing PEST to PESO. Does that move work?
Yes, PESO is a valid first move from PEST, but it will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP. While it is not the most efficient path, it is still a playable option. The par for this puzzle is 5 moves.
What are some of the words I might encounter on the way to POOP?
You might encounter words like HOOT, which is a loud cry or shout, or HOOP, a circular band or ring. Another word you could see is HEST, meaning a command or order. These words are part of various solution paths from PEST to POOP.