Poople #384 Answer: NEWT to POOP
September 2, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
5 distinct shortest path(s) from NEWT to POOP.
NEWT connects to 4 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #383 (NAPS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #383 NAPS
How the routes branch
Right after NEWT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: NEAT, NEST. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
From NEWT, it's a short 5-step trip to POOP. The path through BEAT, BOAT, and BOOT is a fun journey.
Bridge words
- NEWT(noun)
- A small, slender-bodied amphibian with a lizard-like appearance, living in water and on land.
- NEAT(adjective)
- orderly and clean; free from mess or dirt
- BEAT(verb)
- to strike repeatedly; to defeat in a game or contest
- BOAT(noun)
- A small vessel propelled on water by oars, sails, or an engine.
- BOOT(noun)
- A sturdy shoe covering the foot and ankle, or a device to immobilize a car.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from NEWT
NEWT has 4 legal first moves. 2 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.
Solve stats
911 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 16% 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: 1m 58s
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What is the Poople #384 answer?
The #384 start word is NEWT. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: NEWT -> NEAT -> BEAT -> BOAT -> BOOT -> BOOP -> POOP.
Why is the par for NEWT to POOP 6 moves when the shortest solutions listed are 5 moves?
The par is 6 moves because the puzzle counts the starting word NEWT as the first move. Therefore, a 5-step solution from NEWT to POOP actually requires 6 words in total, including the start word. This means players have 5 changes to make to reach the target word.
Are there any first moves from NEWT that lead to a shorter solution than others?
Yes, moving to NEAT or NEST from NEWT will keep you on track for a 5-step solution to POOP. Other first moves like NEWS or NEXT will cost you an extra move, resulting in a 6-step solution. This puzzle has multiple optimal first moves.
Do all solutions from NEWT follow a similar pattern?
Yes, all solutions from NEWT initially split into paths through NEAT or NEST. However, they eventually converge as every legal word in Poople can ultimately reach POOP. This indicates a common structure in the shortest paths.
What is the meaning of the word BOOP in the context of this puzzle?
BOOP means a gentle playful tap, especially on the nose. It appears as the second to last word in one of the shortest solutions: NEWT -> NEAT -> BEAT -> BOAT -> BOOT -> BOOP -> POOP. This word adds a whimsical touch to the puzzle’s progression.