Poople #448 Answer: KILN to POOP
November 5, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from KILN to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1KILNKILL4th letter, N to L
- Step 2KILLPILL1st letter, K to P
- Step 3PILLPOLL2nd letter, I to O
- Step 4POLLPOOL3rd letter, L to O
- 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 KILN to POOP.
KILN connects to 3 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #447 (REPS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #447 REPS
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
KILN only has one shortest path to POOP, moving through KILL and PILL. The other first moves, KILO and KILT, each cost an extra move.
Bridge words
- KILN(noun)
- An oven for baking, firing, or drying materials such as pottery or bricks.
- 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 KILN
KILN has 3 legal first moves. Only one of them stays 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.
Solve stats
8985 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 69% 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: 28s
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What is the Poople #448 answer?
The #448 start word is KILN. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: KILN -> KILL -> PILL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.
Is there only one way to solve today's Poople puzzle from KILN?
Yes, there is only one shortest path to POOP from KILN. This unique solution takes you through KILL, PILL, POLL, and POOL, reaching the target in five moves. Any other first move will lead to a longer solution.
What is the best first move from KILN?
The best first move from KILN is KILL. This move is the only one that keeps you on the shortest path to POOP, allowing you to solve the puzzle in the par of five moves. Other first moves, such as KILO and KILT, will each add an extra move to your solution.
Are there any trick moves from KILN that lead to a dead end?
No, there are no trick moves from KILN that lead to a dead end. All three valid neighbors of KILN—KILL, KILO, and KILT—can eventually lead to POOP. However, only KILL leads to a shortest solution, while KILO and KILT will cost you an extra turn.