Poople #77 Answer: LITE to POOP
October 30, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from LITE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1LITELIME3rd letter, T to M
- Step 2LIMELIMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 3LIMPPIMP1st letter, L 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 LITE to POOP.
LITE connects to 16 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
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.
The only shortest path from LITE to POOP uses some flashy words. Go from LITE to LIME then LIMP, then PIMP and POMP before POOP.
Bridge words
- LITE(adjective)
- a usually less-heavy or less-intense version of a product or concept
- LIME(noun)
- A green citrus fruit, or a white powdery substance.
- LIMP(verb)
- to walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged leg or foot
- PIMP(noun)
- A man who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from LITE
LITE has 16 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #77 answer?
The #77 start word is LITE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: LITE -> LIME -> LIMP -> PIMP -> POMP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve the LITE puzzle in the fewest possible moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest path from LITE to POOP. The unique 5-move solution is LITE -> LIME -> LIMP -> PIMP -> POMP -> POOP.
Which first move from LITE leads to the shortest solution?
Only changing LITE to LIME will keep you on the shortest path. All other first moves, such as BITE or LIKE, will add at least one extra move to your solution.
What is the longest path from LITE to POOP if I make a suboptimal first move?
The longest path from LITE to POOP starts with moves like KITE, LATE, or MITE. These first moves will add two extra turns to the par, making your total solution 7 moves long.