Poople #394 Answer: AHEM to POOP
September 12, 2026 · Hard · 8 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from AHEM to POOP takes 8 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1AHEMTHEM1st letter, A to T
- Step 2THEMTEEM2nd letter, H to E
- Step 3TEEMDEEM1st letter, T to D
- Step 4DEEMDEEP4th letter, M to P
- Step 5DEEPPEEP1st letter, D to P
- Step 6PEEPPREP2nd letter, E to R
- Step 7PREPPROP3rd letter, E to O
- Step 8PROPPOOP2nd letter, R to O
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About this puzzle
Par 8 of 11. Rated Hard.
13 distinct shortest path(s) from AHEM to POOP.
AHEM connects to 1 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #393 (FUND, par 5) by 3 move(s). #393 FUND
How the routes branch
Right after THEM, 2 different words keep the route just as short: TEEM, THEN. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
AHEM has only one first move, THEM. After that, the puzzle opens up like a fan, with many paths to POOP.
Bridge words
- AHEM(interjection)
- sound made to get attention or express disapproval
- THEM(pronoun)
- The objective case of 'they', referring to people, animals, or things.
- TEEM(verb)
- be full of things; swarm; be prolific or productive
- DEEM(verb)
- to consider or judge in a particular way
- DEEP(adjective)
- extending far down from the top or surface
- PEEP(noun)
- A quick or secret look.
- PREP(verb)
- To prepare something in advance.
- PROP(noun)
- A support placed under or against something to hold it up.
First moves from AHEM
AHEM has only one legal first move, so every solution starts the same way.
Stays on the shortest path: 7 moves left to POOP.
Solve stats
561 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 21% 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: 3m 21s
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What is the Poople #394 answer?
The #394 start word is AHEM. One shortest path to POOP takes 8 moves: AHEM -> THEM -> TEEM -> DEEM -> DEEP -> PEEP -> PREP -> PROP -> POOP.
Is it true that there's only one way to start from AHEM?
Yes, AHEM has only one valid first move, which is to change it to THEM. This means every solution to this puzzle, regardless of length, must begin with AHEM then THEM. After this initial move, many different paths open up to reach POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for AHEM to POOP?
There are at least 13 shortest solutions to transform AHEM into POOP, all achieving the par of 8 moves. These solutions diverge after the initial move to THEM, exploring paths through words like TEEM, THEN, and TEES. For example, one path is AHEM -> THEM -> THEN -> THIN -> CHIN -> CHIP -> CHOP -> COOP -> POOP.
Which words appear most frequently in the shortest solutions?
The word THEM appears in every single shortest solution immediately after AHEM, as it is the only possible first move. Following THEM, TEEM is a very common next step, appearing in 10 of the 13 shortest solutions. Words like PEEP and PROP also appear frequently towards the end of many paths.
Are there any interesting words in the middle of these solutions?
Yes, some interesting words appear in the middle of the solutions, such as DEEM, which means to consider or judge, and TEEM, meaning to be full of things or swarm. Other notable words include PREP, meaning to prepare something in advance, and PROP, a support placed under something. These words help illustrate the variety of paths available after the initial forced move.