Poople #248 Answer: PACT to POOP
April 19, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from PACT to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1PACTPART3rd letter, C to R
- Step 2PARTPORT2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3PORTPOUT3rd letter, R to U
- Step 4POUTPOUR4th letter, T to R
- Step 5POURPOOR3rd letter, U to O
- Step 6POORPOOP4th letter, R to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
20 or more distinct shortest paths from PACT to POOP.
PACT connects to 7 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #247 (BURY, par 5) by 1 move(s). #247 BURY
Harder than #249 (FLUX, par 5) by 1 move(s). #249 FLUX
How the routes branch
Right after PACT, 4 different words keep the route just as short: PACE, PACK, PART, PAST. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)
This PACT to POOP ladder really shows some cheek. That quick turn from POUR to POOR is a neat trick.
Bridge words
- PACT(noun)
- a formal agreement or treaty between individuals or groups
- PART(noun)
- A portion of a larger whole; to separate or divide something.
- PORT(noun)
- A harbor or a place where ships can load and unload.
- POUR(verb)
- to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream
- POOR(adjective)
- lacking sufficient money to live comfortably
First moves from PACT
PACT has 7 legal first moves. 4 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 #248 answer?
The #248 start word is PACT. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: PACT -> PART -> PORT -> POUT -> POUR -> POOR -> POOP.
The puzzle description mentions a "quick turn from POUR to POOR". How does that fit into a solution?
The path PACT -> PAST -> POST -> POUT -> POUR -> POOR -> POOP demonstrates this transition. This specific sequence takes advantage of changing a single letter to shift from POUR to POOR. It is one of at least 20 shortest solutions for PACT.
Are there any first moves from PACT that lead to a longer solution than the par of 6?
Yes, three first moves from PACT will cost an extra turn to reach POOP. Moving to FACT, PANT, or TACT will result in a 7-move solution, one more than the par of 6. All other first moves from PACT lead to a par solution.
How many different shortest solutions are there for PACT to POOP?
There are at least 20 shortest solutions to transform PACT into POOP. This indicates a rich variety of paths available to players. These solutions all achieve the par of 6 moves.
What are the most common first moves from PACT in the shortest solutions?
The most common first moves in the shortest solutions are PACE, PACK, PART, and PAST. Each of these options allows players to reach POOP in 5 additional moves, for a total of 6 moves. Other first moves, such as FACT, PANT, and TACT, result in longer paths.