Poople #92 Answer: NIPS to POOP
November 14, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from NIPS to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1NIPSHIPS1st letter, N to H
- Step 2HIPSHOPS2nd letter, I to O
- Step 3HOPSBOPS1st letter, H to B
- Step 4BOPSBOOS3rd letter, P to O
- Step 5BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
17 distinct shortest path(s) from NIPS to POOP.
NIPS connects to 13 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #91 (MUGS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #91 MUGS
Harder than #93 (SANK, par 5) by 1 move(s). #93 SANK
How the routes branch
Right after NIPS, 8 different words keep the route just as short: HIPS, LIPS, NAPS, NIBS, NITS, PIPS, SIPS, TIPS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
NIPS has a wealth of first moves, all of which quickly lead to BOOS and BOOP. The path through PIPE and POPE is a nice alternative to all the BOOS.
Bridge words
- NIPS(noun)
- small cuts or bites; also, a small drink or a cold sensation
- HIPS(noun)
- The joints on each side of the body where the legs meet the torso.
- HOPS(noun)
- The dried flowers of the hop plant, used to flavor beer.
- BOPS(noun)
- Short lively songs, or light playful taps.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from NIPS
NIPS has 13 legal first moves. 8 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.
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What is the Poople #92 answer?
The #92 start word is NIPS. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: NIPS -> HIPS -> HOPS -> BOPS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Why do so many of the shortest solutions for NIPS go through BOOS and BOOP?
The words BOOS and BOOP are very well-connected and provide efficient routes to POOP. Out of the 17 shortest solutions, 15 of them pass through either BOOS or BOOP, making them common intermediate steps for NIPS. This is because many first moves from NIPS, such as HIPS, LIPS, NAPS, and TIPS, quickly lead to paths that converge on BOOS and BOOP.
Are there any first moves from NIPS that lead to a unique shortest path to POOP?
No, there are no first moves from NIPS that lead to a unique shortest path. All eight first moves that lead to a shortest solution (HIPS, LIPS, NAPS, NIBS, NITS, PIPS, SIPS, TIPS) are part of multiple 6-move solutions. For example, PIPS is part of seven different shortest solutions.
What is the longest first move from NIPS that still leads to a solution within the par of 6?
All eight of the “on track” first moves from NIPS (HIPS, LIPS, NAPS, NIBS, NITS, PIPS, SIPS, TIPS) lead to a solution in 5 more moves, resulting in a total of 6 moves, which is exactly par. There are no first moves that take exactly 4 more moves to reach POOP. The other five first moves (DIPS, NILS, RIPS, YIPS, ZIPS) cost one extra move, making the total path 7 moves.
Is there an alternative path from NIPS that avoids BOOS and BOOP entirely?
Yes, there are two shortest solutions from NIPS that do not use BOOS or BOOP. Both of these solutions start with NIPS -> PIPS and then proceed through PIPE, POPE, POME, and POMP to reach POOP. This provides a distinct route compared to the many paths that go through BOOS or BOOP.