Poople #386 Answer: RACK to POOP
September 4, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
12 distinct shortest path(s) from RACK to POOP.
RACK connects to 12 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
How the routes branch
Right after RACK, 4 different words keep the route just as short: BACK, HACK, LACK, ROCK. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This RACK puzzle offers a dozen ways to BOOP your way to POOP. All routes go through a K-sound word like ROCK or BOOK.
Bridge words
- RACK(noun)
- A framework, typically with bars, used for holding or storing things.
- BACK(noun)
- The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.
- 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 RACK
RACK has 12 legal first moves. 4 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
1017 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 36% 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: 51s
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What is the Poople #386 answer?
The #386 start word is RACK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: RACK -> BACK -> BOCK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
This puzzle has a par of 5. What are some of the shortest solutions from RACK?
There are 12 different ways to solve this puzzle in 5 moves. One path is RACK to ROCK, then ROOK, ROOF, POOF, and finally POOP. Another option is RACK to LACK, then LOCK, LOOK, LOOP, and POOP.
Are there any first moves from RACK that lead to a dead end?
No, every legal word in Poople can eventually reach POOP. However, some first moves from RACK will cost you extra turns. For example, moving to JACK, PACK, RANK, SACK, TACK, or WACK will add one extra move to your solution.
What is the significance of the word BOCK in this puzzle?
BOCK is a bridge word that appears in some of the shortest solutions. For instance, you can go from RACK to BACK, then to BOCK, BOOK, BOOP, and finally POOP. BOCK is a type of strong dark German lager.