Poople #392 Answer: RACE to POOP
September 10, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
20 or more distinct shortest paths from RACE to POOP.
RACE connects to 14 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #391 (HYPE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #391 HYPE
How the routes branch
Right after RACE, 5 different words keep the route just as short: LACE, PACE, RACK, RARE, RASE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)
From RACE, many solutions branch out from RACK, taking you through a whole host of -OCK words on the way to POOP.
Bridge words
- RACE(noun)
- A competition of speed; a group of people sharing common ancestry and culture.
- LACE(noun)
- A cord or string used to draw together two edges or tie something.
- LACK(noun)
- the state of being without or not having enough of something
- LOCK(noun)
- a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, or container fastened
- LOOK(verb)
- to direct one's gaze in a particular direction; to see or observe
- LOOP(noun)
- A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.
First moves from RACE
RACE has 14 legal first moves. 5 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
970 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 41% 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 17s
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What is the Poople #392 answer?
The #392 start word is RACE. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: RACE -> LACE -> LACK -> LOCK -> LOOK -> LOOP -> POOP.
Are there any first moves from RACE that are particularly common in the shortest solutions?
Yes, RACK is a very common first move, appearing in 13 of the 20 listed shortest solutions. Other first moves like PACE and RASE also lead to multiple shortest paths, but RACK stands out for its frequency.
How many different first moves from RACE will keep me on track for the par score?
There are five first moves from RACE that will keep you on track for the par score of 6 moves. These optimal first moves are LACE, PACE, RACK, RARE, and RASE, each leading to POOP in 5 additional steps.
Is it possible to reach POOP in fewer than 6 moves from RACE?
No, the par is 6 moves, and all listed shortest solutions achieve POOP in exactly 6 moves. While RACE has 14 valid neighbors, none of them allow for a shorter path than the par.
What happens if I start with RACY from RACE?
Starting with RACY will cost you an extra move compared to the par. While RACY is a valid word, it is listed among the first moves that lead to a longer solution path to POOP.