Poople #83 Answer: WISH to POOP
November 5, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from WISH to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1WISHWISP4th letter, H 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 WISH to POOP.
WISH connects to 8 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #82 (HARD, par 6) by 1 move(s). #82 HARD
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, WISH to POOP, has a unique shortest route through WISP and WIMP. Only one first move gets you to the five-move par.
Bridge words
- WISH(verb)
- desire or hope for something to happen or be true
- 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 WISH
WISH has 8 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 #83 answer?
The #83 start word is WISH. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WISH -> WISP -> WIMP -> PIMP -> POMP -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from WISH to POOP?
Yes, there is only one shortest route for today’s puzzle. The unique path is WISH to WISP, then WIMP, PIMP, POMP, and finally POOP, reaching the par of 5 moves.
Which first move from WISH leads to the shortest solution?
Only one first move from WISH leads to the shortest solution: WISP. Moving to WISP allows you to reach POOP in 4 more moves, for a total of 5 moves, which is the par for this puzzle.
Are there any other first moves from WISH that are close to the par of 5?
Yes, several other first moves from WISH can get you to POOP in a reasonable number of moves. PISH, WISE, and WIST each cost one extra move, meaning they lead to a 6-move solution.
What happens if I start with DISH, FISH, WASH, or WITH from WISH?
If you start with DISH, FISH, WASH, or WITH from WISH, you will add two extra moves to your solution. This means these first moves will lead to a 7-move path to POOP, compared to the 5-move par.