Poople #51 Answer: GALE to POOP
October 4, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from GALE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1GALEPALE1st letter, G to P
- Step 2PALEPOLE2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3POLEPOME3rd letter, L to M
- Step 4POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from GALE to POOP.
GALE connects to 19 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #50 (AIRS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #50 AIRS
How the routes branch
Right after GALE, 2 different words keep the route just as short: GALL, PALE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This puzzle has GALE blowing into PALE or GALL. While PALE has many options, it's quite a jump to get to POOP from there.
Bridge words
- GALE(noun)
- a very strong wind
- PALE(adjective)
- Light in color or lacking brightness.
- POLE(noun)
- A long slender rounded length of wood or metal.
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from GALE
GALE has 19 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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What is the Poople #51 answer?
The #51 start word is GALE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GALE -> PALE -> POLE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many solutions are there for GALE to POOP?
There are at least 4 solutions to get from GALE to POOP in the par of 5 moves. Two of these solutions start with GALE changing to GALL, and two start with GALE changing to PALE.
What is the most common first move from GALE in the shortest solutions?
The most common first move from GALE in the shortest solutions is PALE, appearing in two out of the four solutions. The other two solutions begin with GALL.
Are there any first moves from GALE that make the puzzle significantly longer?
Yes, several first moves from GALE add extra steps to reach POOP. For example, changing GALE to GAGE, GAPE, GATE, GAVE, or GAZE will add two extra moves to the par solution.
Does the word POME appear in any of the shortest solutions?
Yes, POME appears in one of the shortest solutions. The path GALE -> PALE -> POLE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP includes POME.