Poople #380 Answer: CAPE to POOP
August 29, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
11 distinct shortest path(s) from CAPE to POOP.
CAPE connects to 15 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #379 (MICA, par 7) by 2 move(s). #379 MICA
How the routes branch
Right after CAPE, 3 different words keep the route just as short: CAME, CAPS, COPE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Today's CAPE puzzle has a few routes to POOP. The word POME, a lovely fruit, makes an appearance in half the solutions.
Bridge words
- CAPE(noun)
- A sleeveless cloak, typically fastened at the neck and hanging over the shoulders.
- COPE(verb)
- deal effectively with something difficult
- POPE(noun)
- The bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church.
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from CAPE
CAPE has 15 legal first moves. 3 of them stay 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.
Solve stats
619 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 24% of them finished exactly on par.
Each row below groups solves by how many extra moves beyond par they took, from 0 (exactly on par) up to 6 or more. The number on each bar is that group's solve count, followed by its share of the total.
Median solve time: 59s
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What is the Poople #380 answer?
The #380 start word is CAPE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: CAPE -> COPE -> POPE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
What is the best first move from CAPE?
The best first moves from CAPE are CAME, CAPS, and COPE. Each of these moves keeps you on track to reach POOP in the par of 5 total moves. Any other first move will add at least one extra step to your solution.
How many different shortest solutions are there for CAPE to POOP?
There are 11 different shortest solutions to get from CAPE to POOP. These solutions all achieve the par of 5 moves. Many of them diverge early but converge again later in the path.
Are there any first moves from CAPE that make the puzzle significantly harder?
Yes, moving to GAPE or JAPE from CAPE will add two extra moves to your solution. While these are valid moves, they will result in a 7-move solution instead of the par 5-move solution. Sticking to CAME, CAPS, or COPE is recommended for the shortest path.
Does the word POME appear in all shortest solutions?
No, the word POME does not appear in all shortest solutions. It is present in 6 of the 11 shortest paths, often appearing just before POMP. Other solutions use words like COPS and COOS to reach POOP.