Poople #278 Answer: PACK to POOP
May 19, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from PACK to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1PACKBACK1st letter, P to B
- Step 2BACKBOCK2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3BOCKBOOK3rd letter, C to O
- Step 4BOOKBOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
7 distinct shortest path(s) from PACK to POOP.
PACK connects to 15 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #279 (VIBE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #279 VIBE
How the routes branch
Right after PACK, 4 different words keep the route just as short: BACK, HACK, LACK, POCK. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Woof, that "bock" is a tricky one! This ladder feels like a playful hop, skip, and a jump from start to finish.
Bridge words
- PACK(noun)
- a collection of items, or to put things into a container
- BACK(noun)
- The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.
- 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.
First moves from PACK
PACK has 15 legal first moves. 4 of them stay 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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What is the Poople #278 answer?
The #278 start word is PACK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: PACK -> BACK -> BOCK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
What are the best first moves from PACK?
The best first moves from PACK are BACK, HACK, LACK, and POCK, as they all lead to POOP in the par number of 5 total moves. These four words allow you to solve the puzzle in the shortest possible time. Other moves like JACK or PECK will cost you at least one extra turn.
How many shortest solutions are there for PACK to POOP?
There are at least 7 shortest solutions to get from PACK to POOP. These solutions all take the par of 5 moves. Examples include PACK to POCK to COCK to COOK to COOP to POOP, and PACK to HACK to HOCK to HOOK to HOOP to POOP.
Are there any first moves from PACK that make the puzzle significantly longer?
Yes, starting with PACT will add two extra moves to your solution. While other first moves like JACK or PECK only add one extra move, PACT makes the puzzle take at least 7 moves instead of the par of 5. This is the longest possible first move listed.