Poople #138 Answer: HASH to POOP
December 30, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
6 distinct shortest path(s) from HASH to POOP.
HASH connects to 11 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #137 (GORY, par 5) by 1 move(s). #137 GORY
How the routes branch
Right after HASH, 5 different words keep the route just as short: BASH, CASH, HASP, LASH, RASH. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
HASH has plenty of first moves. The BASH path is a fun one, ending in a BOOP to POOP.
Bridge words
- HASH(verb)
- Chop and mix food, or a jumbled mess of something.
- BASH(verb)
- to strike hard; to hit with a heavy blow
- BASS(noun)
- A low-pitched sound or tone.
- BOSS(noun)
- A person in charge of an organization or department.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from HASH
HASH has 11 legal first moves. 5 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.
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 #138 answer?
The #138 start word is HASH. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: HASH -> BASH -> BASS -> BOSS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
What are the best first moves from HASH?
The best first moves from HASH are BASH, CASH, HASP, LASH, and RASH. Each of these moves allows you to reach POOP in 5 additional steps, making for a total of 6 moves, which is the par for this puzzle. Other moves like DASH or GASH will cost you an extra turn.
Are there any words that lead to a dead end from HASH?
No, there are no dead ends from HASH. Every legal word in Poople can eventually lead to POOP. However, some first moves from HASH, such as HUSH or MASH, will add an extra move to your solution.
What is the shortest path from HASH to POOP using the word BASH?
One of the shortest paths from HASH using BASH is HASH -> BASH -> BASS -> BOSS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP. This path reaches POOP in the par of 6 moves. This specific route changes the second letter from A to O, then the third letter from S to O, before changing the fourth letter from S to P.
How many different shortest solutions are there from HASH?
There are at least 6 different shortest solutions from HASH to POOP. These solutions all take 6 moves to complete. Each of these solutions starts with a different first move from HASH, such as BASH, CASH, HASP, LASH, or RASH.