Poople #56 Answer: SALT to POOP
October 9, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SALT to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SALTHALT1st letter, S to H
- Step 2HALTHOLT2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3HOLTHOOT3rd letter, L 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.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from SALT to POOP.
SALT 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 #55 (FAVE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #55 FAVE
Easier than #57 (AREA, par 8) by 3 move(s). #57 AREA
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Only one shortest path from SALT to POOP! That path goes right through HALT.
Bridge words
- SALT(noun)
- A common white crystalline substance, sodium chloride, used for seasoning and preserving food.
- HALT(verb)
- To stop moving or progressing.
- HOLT(noun)
- A wooded hill or a an animal's den, especially an otter's.
- 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 SALT
SALT 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.
Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #56 answer?
The #56 start word is SALT. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SALT -> HALT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve today's Poople in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution to reach POOP from SALT. This unique path requires you to change SALT to HALT as your first move, then proceed through HOLT, HOOT, and HOOP to reach POOP.
What is the best first move from SALT?
The best first move from SALT is HALT, as it is the only word that allows you to reach POOP in the par of 5 moves. If you choose MALT or SALE or SILT, your solution will take at least one extra move.
How many words can I change SALT into?
You can change SALT into 4 different valid four-letter words. These words are HALT, MALT, SALE, and SILT.