Poople #338 Answer: TECH to POOP
July 18, 2026 · Hard · 8 moves
Full solution
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About this puzzle
Par 8 of 11. Rated Hard.
20 or more distinct shortest paths from TECH to POOP.
TECH connects to 1 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #337 (GRAN, par 5) by 3 move(s). #337 GRAN
Harder than #339 (TEAL, par 5) by 3 move(s). #339 TEAL
How the routes branch
Right after MECH, 2 different words keep the route just as short: MESH, MUCH. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)
This puzzle waddles from "tech" to "poop" with a delightful switch from "buck" to "bock." A true Poople classic!
Bridge words
- TECH(noun)
- technology, especially electronics
- MECH(noun)
- A large, heavily armed robot or machine, often controlled by a pilot.
- MUCH(adjective)
- a large amount or great extent of something
- MUCK(noun)
- dirt, filth, or waste matter; to remove dirt or refuse
- BUCK(noun)
- A male deer, or a sudden jump made by a horse.
- 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 TECH
TECH has only one legal first move, so every solution starts the same way.
Stays on the shortest path: 7 moves left to POOP.
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #338 answer?
The #338 start word is TECH. One shortest path to POOP takes 8 moves: TECH -> MECH -> MUCH -> MUCK -> BUCK -> BOCK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there only one first move from TECH?
Yes, MECH is the only valid first move from TECH. All 20 listed solutions begin with TECH then MECH. This means every player must make the same first move to solve the puzzle.
The par for TECH to POOP is 8. Is it possible to solve it in fewer moves?
No, it is not possible to solve this puzzle in fewer than 8 moves. The par of 8 indicates the length of the shortest possible solutions. All 20 provided solutions are exactly 8 moves long.
Are there many ways to get from TECH to POOP?
Yes, there are at least 20 ways to get from TECH to POOP. All of these solutions are the shortest possible length, at 8 moves. The true number of solutions may be even higher, as the count is capped at 20.
Do all solutions follow a similar path after the first move?
Yes, after the initial move to MECH, solutions diverge into two main branches: MESH and MUCH. However, all solutions eventually converge to POOP, indicating a funnel-like structure in the puzzle’s word ladder. Each of the 20 listed solutions follows one of these two main paths.