Poople #340 Answer: WASH to POOP
July 20, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
8 distinct shortest path(s) from WASH to POOP.
WASH connects to 11 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #339 (TEAL, par 5) by 1 move(s). #339 TEAL
Harder than #341 (NEST, par 5) by 1 move(s). #341 NEST
How the routes branch
Right after WASH, 6 different words keep the route just as short: BASH, CASH, LASH, RASH, WASP, WISH. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
That's a mighty fine path from wash to poop! The "boos" to "boop" step is a fun little sound effect.
Bridge words
- WASH(verb)
- To clean with water and, typically, soap or detergent.
- BASH(verb)
- to strike hard; to hit with a heavy blow
- BASS(noun)
- A low-pitched sound or tone.
- BOSS(noun)
- A person in charge of an organization or department.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from WASH
WASH has 11 legal first moves. 6 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.
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 #340 answer?
The #340 start word is WASH. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: WASH -> BASH -> BASS -> BOSS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for WASH to POOP?
There are at least 8 shortest solutions for WASH to POOP. All of these solutions reach POOP in 6 moves, which is the par for this puzzle. Some examples include WASH -> WASP -> WISP -> WIMP -> PIMP -> POMP -> POOP and WASH -> BASH -> BASS -> BOSS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Which first moves from WASH keep me on track for the par score?
Six first moves from WASH keep you on track for the par score of 6 moves: BASH, CASH, LASH, RASH, WASP, and WISH. Each of these moves allows you to reach POOP in 5 additional steps. Other first moves like DASH, GASH, HASH, and MASH will cost you an extra move.
Are there any particularly interesting words in the shortest paths from WASH to POOP?
Yes, the path WASH -> BASH -> BASS -> BOSS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP includes a sequence of words with related sounds. This path features the words BASS, BOSS, BOOS, and BOOP. Another path includes WASP, WISP, and WIMP.
What is the meaning of the word BOOP in the solution path?
BOOP means a gentle playful tap, especially on the nose. This word appears in the shortest solution WASH -> BASH -> BASS -> BOSS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP. It is the second to last word before reaching POOP.