Poople #44 Answer: SPIT to POOP
September 27, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SPIT to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SPITSLIT2nd letter, P to L
- Step 2SLITSLOT3rd letter, I to O
- Step 3SLOTPLOT1st letter, S to P
- Step 4PLOTPLOP4th letter, T to P
- Step 5PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
9 distinct shortest path(s) from SPIT to POOP.
SPIT connects to 8 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
How the routes branch
Right after SPIT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: SLIT, SPOT. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
SPIT has many paths to POOP, including several through SPOT and SOOT. The PLOP bridge is a fun way to end the game.
Bridge words
- SPIT(verb)
- eject saliva forcibly from one's mouth
- SLIT(noun)
- a long narrow cut or opening
- SLOT(noun)
- a narrow opening or groove; a position in a sequence or series
- PLOT(noun)
- A secret plan or scheme to accomplish a purpose, especially a sinister one.
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
First moves from SPIT
SPIT has 8 legal first moves. 2 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #44 answer?
The #44 start word is SPIT. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SPIT -> SLIT -> SLOT -> PLOT -> PLOP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for SPIT to POOP?
There are 9 shortest solutions to get from SPIT to POOP. All of these solutions are 5 moves long, matching the par for this puzzle. Many of these paths go through SPOT and SOOT.
What are the best first moves from SPIT?
The best first moves from SPIT are SLIT and SPOT. Both of these moves will allow you to reach POOP in 4 more steps, keeping you on track for the par of 5 moves. Other first moves like SHIT or SKIT will add an extra move to your solution.
Are there any common words that appear in most of the shortest solutions?
Yes, the words SLOP and PLOP appear in many of the shortest solutions. For instance, paths like SPIT -> SLIT -> SLIP -> SLOP -> PLOP -> POOP and SPIT -> SPOT -> SLOT -> SLOP -> PLOP -> POOP both utilize these words. The word SOOT also appears in several shortest paths.
Does SPIT have many possible first moves?
SPIT has 8 valid neighbors, offering a good variety of first moves. While SLIT and SPOT lead to the shortest solutions, you could also start with words like SHIT, SKIT, SNIT, SPAT, SUIT, or SPIN. However, these other options will add one or two extra moves to your total path length.