Poople #339 Answer: TEAL to POOP
July 19, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
Reveal one hint at a time to keep the challenge, or jump straight to the full shortest path from TEAL to POOP.
About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from TEAL to POOP.
TEAL connects to 15 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 3 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 4.
Easier than #338 (TECH, par 8) by 3 move(s). #338 TECH
Easier than #340 (WASH, par 6) by 1 move(s). #340 WASH
How the routes branch
Right after TOLL, 2 different words keep the route just as short: POLL, TOOL. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at POOL on move 4.
This "TEAL" to "POOP" puzzle is a real splash! The "TOLL" bridge word is a clever turn.
Bridge words
- TEAL(noun)
- A dark greenish-blue color, like that of a duck's wing.
- TELL(verb)
- To communicate information, a story, or a secret to someone.
- TOLL(noun)
- A charge payable for permission to use a particular road or bridge.
- POLL(noun)
- A survey of public opinion, or the casting of votes in an election.
- POOL(noun)
- A small body of standing water, or a game played with cues and balls.
First moves from TEAL
TEAL has 15 legal first moves. Only one of them stays 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.
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 #339 answer?
The #339 start word is TEAL. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: TEAL -> TELL -> TOLL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.
Are there many ways to solve TEAL to POOP in the par of 5 moves?
No, there are only two shortest solutions for TEAL to POOP. Both paths require you to change TEAL to TELL, then TOLL, before diverging.
What is the most efficient first move from TEAL?
The most efficient first move from TEAL is TELL, which leads to a solution in 4 more moves. All other first moves, such as DEAL or PEAL, will cost you at least one extra move.
Do all solutions pass through the same words at some point?
Yes, all solutions to this puzzle share the word TOLL. After TOLL, the paths split, going through either POLL or TOOL, before meeting again at POOL.
How many first moves from TEAL lead to a solution that is longer than par?
There are 14 first moves from TEAL that lead to a solution longer than the par of 5 moves. For example, moving to DEAL or PEAL will cost one extra move, while HEAL or MEAL will cost two extra moves.