Poople #293 Answer: TEAS to POOP
June 3, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from TEAS to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1TEASPEAS1st letter, T to P
- Step 2PEASPEES3rd letter, A to E
- Step 3PEESPEEP4th letter, S to P
- Step 4PEEPPREP2nd letter, E to R
- Step 5PREPPROP3rd letter, E to O
- Step 6PROPPOOP2nd letter, R to O
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
14 distinct shortest path(s) from TEAS to POOP.
TEAS connects to 11 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #292 (MUSS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #292 MUSS
Harder than #294 (NAIL, par 5) by 1 move(s). #294 NAIL
How the routes branch
Right after TEAS, 7 different words keep the route just as short: PEAS, TEAL, TEAM, TEAR, TEAT, TEES, TENS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from TEAS to POOP is a quick one. The "PEES" step feels a little risqué, but it gets the job done!
Bridge words
- TEAS(noun)
- drinks made by infusing dried leaves in hot water
- PEAS(noun)
- Small, round, green seeds eaten as a vegetable
- PEES(verb)
- To urinate; to discharge urine from the body.
- PEEP(noun)
- A quick or secret look.
- PREP(verb)
- To prepare something in advance.
- PROP(noun)
- A support placed under or against something to hold it up.
First moves from TEAS
TEAS has 11 legal first moves. 7 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.
Costs two extra moves: 8 moves total to POOP.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #293 answer?
The #293 start word is TEAS. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: TEAS -> PEAS -> PEES -> PEEP -> PREP -> PROP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to solve the TEAS to POOP puzzle?
Yes, there are at least 14 shortest solutions for this puzzle. These solutions all reach POOP in 6 moves, starting from TEAS. The large number of paths offers players many choices for their next move.
What are some of the first moves I can make from TEAS that lead to the shortest solutions?
Seven different first moves from TEAS will keep you on track for a shortest solution. These moves include changing the ‘S’ to a ‘L’ to make TEAL, or changing the ‘A’ to an ‘E’ to make TEES. Each of these options allows you to reach POOP in 5 additional steps.
I tried moving from TEAS to SEAS. Is that a good first move?
Moving from TEAS to SEAS is a valid first move, but it will cost you an extra turn compared to the shortest solutions. While not a dead end, it means your path to POOP will be at least 7 moves long. Other moves like TEAK and YEAS also add an extra step.
Is there a solution path that uses the word PEEP?
Yes, there are solutions that use the word PEEP. For example, you can go from TEAS to PEAS, then to PEES, and then to PEEP. From PEEP, you can continue to PREP and then PROP to reach POOP.