Poople #310 Answer: TEAK to POOP
June 20, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from TEAK to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1TEAKBEAK1st letter, T to B
- Step 2BEAKBECK3rd letter, A to C
- Step 3BECKBOCK2nd letter, E to O
- Step 4BOCKBOOK3rd letter, C to O
- Step 5BOOKBOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
18 distinct shortest path(s) from TEAK to POOP.
TEAK connects to 9 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #309 (CALF, par 5) by 1 move(s). #309 CALF
Harder than #311 (RIPE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #311 RIPE
How the routes branch
Right after TEAK, 7 different words keep the route just as short: BEAK, LEAK, PEAK, TEAL, TEAM, TEAR, TEAT. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This puzzle's path from TEAK to POOP is a real page-turner, especially with that clever BOOK bridge.
Bridge words
- TEAK(noun)
- A durable, yellowish-brown wood from a tropical tree, used for furniture and shipbuilding.
- BEAK(noun)
- A bird's horny projecting jaws; a bill.
- BECK(noun)
- A gesture, especially with the hand or head, used to signal or summon.
- 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 TEAK
TEAK has 9 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.
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What is the Poople #310 answer?
The #310 start word is TEAK. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: TEAK -> BEAK -> BECK -> BOCK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for TEAK to POOP?
There are 18 shortest solutions to get from TEAK to POOP. All of these paths achieve the par of 6 moves. For example, one path is TEAK -> TEAL -> TELL -> TOLL -> TOOL -> POOL -> POOP.
What are some of the first moves I can make from TEAK that lead to a shortest solution?
You have several excellent first moves from TEAK that keep you on track for a par solution. These include BEAK, LEAK, PEAK, TEAL, TEAM, TEAR, and TEAT. Each of these moves allows you to reach POOP in 5 more steps.
Are there any first moves from TEAK that cost extra turns?
Yes, there are two first moves from TEAK that will cost you an extra turn. If you move to TEAS or WEAK, your path to POOP will be one move longer than the par of 6. While not dead ends, these moves are not optimal for reaching POOP quickly.
What is the meaning of the word BOCK in one of the solution paths?
BOCK refers to a strong, dark German lager that is traditionally brewed for spring. It appears in the solution path TEAK -> BEAK -> BECK -> BOCK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP. This word adds a unique flavor to the puzzle’s vocabulary.