Poople #338 Answer: TECH to POOP
July 18, 2026 · Hard · 8 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 8 of 11. Rated Hard.
20 or more distinct shortest paths from TECH to POOP.
TECH connects to 1 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #337 (GRAN, par 5) by 3 move(s). #337 GRAN
Harder than #339 (TEAL, par 5) by 3 move(s). #339 TEAL
How the routes branch
Right after MECH, 2 different words keep the route just as short: MESH, MUCH. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)
This puzzle waddles from "tech" to "poop" with a delightful switch from "buck" to "bock." A true Poople classic!
Bridge words
- TECH(noun)
- technology, especially electronics
- MECH(noun)
- A large, heavily armed robot or machine, often controlled by a pilot.
- MUCH(adjective)
- a large amount or great extent of something
- MUCK(noun)
- dirt, filth, or waste matter; to remove dirt or refuse
- BUCK(noun)
- A male deer, or a sudden jump made by a horse.
- BOCK(noun)
- A strong dark German lager traditionally brewed for spring.
- BOOK(noun)
- A set of printed pages bound together for reading.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
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What is the Poople #338 answer?
The #338 start word is TECH. One shortest path to POOP takes 8 moves: TECH -> MECH -> MUCH -> MUCK -> BUCK -> BOCK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #338 take?
Poople #338 (TECH) has a par of 8. The shortest path from TECH to POOP takes 8 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #338 have?
Poople #338 has 20 or more distinct shortest paths from TECH to POOP.
How hard is Poople #338?
Poople #338 is rated Hard with a par of 8 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.