Poople #308 Answer: QUIZ to POOP
June 18, 2026 · Medium · 7 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from QUIZ to POOP takes 7 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1QUIZQUIT4th letter, Z to T
- Step 2QUITSUIT1st letter, Q to S
- Step 3SUITSLIT2nd letter, U to L
- Step 4SLITSLOT3rd letter, I to O
- Step 5SLOTPLOT1st letter, S to P
- Step 6PLOTPLOP4th letter, T to P
- Step 7PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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About this puzzle
Par 7 of 11. Rated Medium.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from QUIZ to POOP.
QUIZ connects to 3 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 4 and rejoin 2 move(s) later, at move 6.
Harder than #307 (TEAR, par 5) by 2 move(s). #307 TEAR
Harder than #309 (CALF, par 5) by 2 move(s). #309 CALF
How the routes branch
Right after SLIT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: SLIP, SLOT. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at PLOP on move 6.
That's a fun one! We went from QUIZ to POOP in 7 steps. Notice how "SLOT" provided a key pivot, setting up the final descent.
Bridge words
- QUIZ(noun)
- A test of knowledge, typically short and informal.
- QUIT(verb)
- to leave a place, an employer, or to stop doing something
- SUIT(noun)
- A set of matching clothes, typically a jacket and trousers or skirt.
- SLIT(noun)
- a long narrow cut or opening
- SLOT(noun)
- a narrow opening or groove; a position in a sequence or series
- PLOT(noun)
- A secret plan or scheme to accomplish a purpose, especially a sinister one.
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
First moves from QUIZ
QUIZ has 3 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 6 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 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 #308 answer?
The #308 start word is QUIZ. One shortest path to POOP takes 7 moves: QUIZ -> QUIT -> SUIT -> SLIT -> SLOT -> PLOT -> PLOP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there from QUIZ to POOP?
There are 3 shortest solutions from QUIZ to POOP, all taking 7 moves. All these paths begin with QUIZ -> QUIT -> SUIT -> SLIT, then diverge before rejoining at PLOP.
Are there any first moves from QUIZ that lead to a longer path than the par of 7?
Yes, two first moves from QUIZ, QUID and QUIP, will cost you one extra move compared to the shortest path. Only the move to QUIT keeps you on track for the 7-move par.
Do all shortest solutions from QUIZ follow the same route for a significant portion?
Yes, all 3 shortest solutions share the first four steps: QUIZ -> QUIT -> SUIT -> SLIT. After SLIT, the paths diverge, with some going through SLIP and others through SLOT, before they all meet again at PLOP.