Puzzle #379 · Aug 28, 2026
Poople #379 Answer: MICA to POOP
Poople #379 was the puzzle for Friday, August 28, 2026. The starting word was MICA, and the shortest ladder to POOP takes 5 steps. We found 1 shortest path with our word list. Open the hints below one at a time if you want a nudge, or reveal the full ladder at the end.
Poople #379 hints
Hint 1: Which letter changes first
The first move changes the 1st letter of MICA, the M.
Hint 2: The next word starts with …
The word after MICA starts with P. Halfway down, the ladder passes through a word that starts with P.
Hint 3: Show me the full ladder
MICA → PICA → PIMA → PIMP → POMP → POOP
5 steps
Step count computed with our word list (ENABLE + SCOWL); the official game uses its own list.
PICA and PIMA and PIMP are in our word list but marked rare, so the official game may not accept them.
| Step | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MICA | PICA | 1st letter M to P |
| 2 | PICA | PIMA | 3rd letter C to M |
| 3 | PIMA | PIMP | 4th letter A to P |
| 4 | PIMP | POMP | 2nd letter I to O |
| 5 | POMP | POOP | 3rd letter M to O |
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Words one letter away from MICA
These 4 words differ from MICA in one letter. Common words are in SCOWL size 35; rare words are only in the ENABLE list, and the official game is more likely to reject them.
- MICE common
- MICK rare
- MINA rare
- PICA rare
How hard was Poople #379?
By our count it rates Hard: fewest 5 steps. That makes #379 harder than 13% of the 420 puzzles so far.
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How many steps is Poople #379?
Poople #379 takes 5 steps. We count the fewest steps from MICA to POOP with a breadth-first search over our four-letter word list (ENABLE + SCOWL), and the official game uses its own word list, so its count can differ from ours.
What was the starting word for Poople #379?
The starting word for Poople #379 was MICA, on Friday, August 28, 2026. Every Poople puzzle ends at POOP, so the start word is the only thing that changes from day to day. With our word list this one rates Hard. Hints for it are at the top of this page.
Can I replay Poople #379?
Yes. Press Play this puzzle on this page and the board loads with MICA as the start word, with Undo, Restart and three levels of hints. You can also play unlimited random puzzles on the home page, or pick any other past puzzle from the archive.