Poople #338 Answer: TECH to POOP
Replay the puzzle first, then reveal one published 8-move route from TECH to POOP.
- Par
- 8
- Difficulty Index
- medium · 61
- Level
- #338
Puzzle #338 answer guide
What is the Poople #338 answer?
One published Poople #338 answer is an 8-move route from TECH to POOP. Try the playable board before comparing your solution with the published route.
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One letter at a time
Poople Answer Path #338 TECH
TECH → MECH → MUCH → MUCK → MOCK → LOCK → LOOK → LOOP → POOP
Step by step
Letter-by-letter path explanation
- TECH → MECH Change letter 1 from T to M.
- MECH → MUCH Change letter 2 from E to U.
- MUCH → MUCK Change letter 4 from H to K.
- MUCK → MOCK Change letter 2 from U to O.
- MOCK → LOCK Change letter 1 from M to L.
- LOCK → LOOK Change letter 3 from C to O.
- LOOK → LOOP Change letter 4 from K to P.
- LOOP → POOP Change letter 1 from L to P.
| Published | |
|---|---|
| Start word | TECH |
| Target word | POOP |
| Par | 8 moves |
| Published route | 8 moves |
| Difficulty Index | medium · 61/100 |
| Shortest routes | 31 |
| Final bridge | LOOP |
Route logic
Why this Poople route works
The primary Poople #338 route connects TECH to POOP through 7 intermediate words. All 8 transitions keep a valid four-letter word and change exactly one letter, which preserves a continuous word ladder instead of creating a dead end.
A repeatable solving method is to check both ends. From the start, keep letters that open several valid next moves. From POOP, work backward to a likely final bridge, then look for a word that connects your forward and backward chains. This reduces random guesses without revealing the route before you have tried the playable board.
Solution strategy
Why the bridge word matters
LOOP is the final bridge word in the primary Poople #338 answer. It differs from POOP by one letter, so reaching it creates a direct final move to the target.
In this published solution, the bridge word gives the route a clear final checkpoint: once you reach LOOP, only one letter separates the ladder from POOP. When solving a different Poople game, you can use the same idea by listing valid words that differ from POOP in one position and testing which one connects to your current chain.
Difficulty notes
How difficult is Poople #338?
Poople #338 scores 61/100 on the PoopleToday Difficulty Index and is rated Medium. The index combines shortest-path length, word familiarity and route flexibility. The validated Poople word graph requires 8 moves. Its most familiar shortest route contains no intermediate words in the lowest frequency quartile. 31 shortest routes were found.
Puzzle help
Poople #338 FAQ
What is the Poople answer for #338?
One published answer is TECH → MECH → MUCH → MUCK → MOCK → LOCK → LOOK → LOOP → POOP.
How many moves does TECH to POOP take?
The primary published route takes 8 moves and matches par 8.
Is the TECH to POOP route the shortest?
The published route is structurally valid and matches par 8. It is not labelled shortest because shortest-path verification is not recorded.
Why is LOOP the key bridge word?
LOOP differs from POOP by one letter, so reaching it creates a direct final move to the target.
How difficult is Poople #338?
Poople #338 scores 61/100 on the PoopleToday Difficulty Index and is rated Medium. The index combines shortest-path length, word familiarity and route flexibility. The validated Poople word graph requires 8 moves. Its most familiar shortest route contains no intermediate words in the lowest frequency quartile. 31 shortest routes were found.
Source and review
How this Poople answer is checked
Poople Today stores the puzzle number, starting word, par and published route with its source. Automated checks confirm four-letter formatting, the correct start and target, one changed letter per move and agreement between the route length and par. Review the published puzzle source.
The current route status is structure validated. Structural validation confirms that the displayed chain follows the game rules; it does not automatically prove that no equally short or shorter valid route exists. Last reviewed .