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Poople #446 Answer: KILO to POOP

November 3, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from KILO to POOP takes 5 moves.

Shortest path

KILOKILLPILLPOLLPOOLPOOP
  1. Step 1KILOKILL4th letter, O to L
  2. Step 2KILLPILL1st letter, K to P
  3. Step 3PILLPOLL2nd letter, I to O
  4. Step 4POLLPOOL3rd letter, L to O
  5. Step 5POOLPOOP4th letter, L to P
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About this puzzle

Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

1 distinct shortest path(s) from KILO to POOP.

KILO connects to 4 other valid words.

This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.

Easier than #445 (PANG, par 6) by 1 move(s). #445 PANG

How the routes branch

Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.

This puzzle has a single shortest path to POOP. The path from KILO to KILL to PILL is a unique route to success.

Bridge words

KILO(noun)
A unit of measurement equal to one thousand of the base unit.
KILL(verb)
To deprive of life; to cause the death of a person or animal.
PILL(noun)
A small, rounded mass of medicine to be swallowed whole.
POLL(noun)
A survey of public opinion, or the casting of votes in an election.
POOL(noun)
A small body of standing water, or a game played with cues and balls.

First moves from KILO

KILO has 4 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.

Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.

KILL

Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.

KILNKILTSILO

Solve stats

8215 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 56% 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.

Extra moves
0
4635 · 56%
1
1454 · 18%
2
706 · 9%
3
412 · 5%
4
278 · 3%
5
187 · 2%
6+
543 · 7%

Median solve time: 37s

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FAQ

What is the Poople #446 answer?

The #446 start word is KILO. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: KILO -> KILL -> PILL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.

Is there only one way to solve today's Poople puzzle?

There is only one shortest path to POOP from KILO, which is KILO to KILL to PILL to POLL to POOL to POOP. This unique route means every player must make the same sequence of moves to achieve the par score of 5.

What is the best first move from KILO?

The best first move from KILO is KILL, which leads directly to the single shortest solution path. Any other first move, such as KILN, KILT, or SILO, will cost you at least one extra move to reach POOP.

Are there any tricky first moves from KILO?

Yes, KILN, KILT, and SILO are all valid first moves from KILO, but they will add an extra turn to your total. These moves are not dead ends, but they will prevent you from reaching the par score of 5.

How many words can I change KILO into?

KILO has 4 valid neighbors that you can change it into. These include KILL, which is the start of the shortest path, and KILN, KILT, and SILO, which lead to longer solutions.