Poople #75 Answer: WISE to POOP
October 28, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from WISE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1WISEWISP4th letter, E to P
- Step 2WISPWIMP3rd letter, S to M
- Step 3WIMPPIMP1st letter, W to P
- Step 4PIMPPOMP2nd letter, I to O
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from WISE to POOP.
WISE connects to 11 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #74 (ACID, par 7) by 2 move(s). #74 ACID
Easier than #76 (OWES, par 8) by 3 move(s). #76 OWES
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Today's puzzle has only one shortest path from WISE. It's an interesting journey through WISP and WIMP to reach POOP.
Bridge words
- WISE(adjective)
- Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
- WISP(noun)
- A thin, delicate, or fleeting piece or strand of something.
- WIMP(noun)
- A person who is not strong, brave, or confident.
- PIMP(noun)
- A man who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from WISE
WISE has 11 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.
Costs two extra moves: 7 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 #75 answer?
The #75 start word is WISE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WISE -> WISP -> WIMP -> PIMP -> POMP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve today's puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for today’s puzzle. You must go from WISE to WISP, then WIMP, PIMP, and POMP to reach POOP in 5 moves. Any other first move will lead to a longer path.
Which first move from WISE leads to the unique shortest path?
The only first move from WISE that keeps you on the shortest path is WISP. Moving to WISP allows you to reach POOP in 4 more moves, making a total of 5. All other first moves, such as RISE or WILE, will add at least one extra move to your solution.
Are there any first moves from WISE that make the puzzle significantly harder?
Yes, some first moves from WISE will cost you two extra moves compared to the shortest path. For example, if you start by changing WISE to VISE, WIDE, WIFE, or WINE, your solution will be at least 7 moves long. The shortest path is only 5 moves.
What is the total number of valid first moves from WISE?
WISE has 11 valid neighbors, meaning there are 11 different four-letter words you can change WISE into. Only one of these, WISP, leads to the shortest path. The other 10 first moves will result in solutions that are at least one or two moves longer than the par.