Poople #102 Answer: JAIL to POOP
November 24, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from JAIL to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1JAILFAIL1st letter, J to F
- Step 2FAILFOIL2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3FOILFOOL3rd letter, I to O
- Step 4FOOLPOOL1st letter, F to P
- Step 5POOLPOOP4th letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from JAIL to POOP.
JAIL connects to 11 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 3 move(s) later, at move 4.
Easier than #103 (OUCH, par 7) by 2 move(s). #103 OUCH
How the routes branch
Right after JAIL, 3 different words keep the route just as short: FAIL, PAIL, TAIL. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at POOL on move 4.
JAIL offers a three-way split to start, but all paths quickly converge at POOL. It's a nice, tight ladder that makes a FOOL of you if you don't pick the right first move.
Bridge words
- JAIL(noun)
- A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime.
- FAIL(verb)
- be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal
- FOIL(noun)
- A thin sheet of metal; to prevent from succeeding.
- FOOL(noun)
- A person who acts unwisely or stupidly; to trick or deceive someone.
- POOL(noun)
- A small body of standing water, or a game played with cues and balls.
First moves from JAIL
JAIL has 11 legal first moves. 3 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #102 answer?
The #102 start word is JAIL. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: JAIL -> FAIL -> FOIL -> FOOL -> POOL -> POOP.
What are the best first moves from JAIL?
The best first moves from JAIL are FAIL, PAIL, and TAIL. Each of these moves leads to a solution that reaches POOP in 4 additional steps, making a total of 5 moves which is the par for this puzzle.
Are there any first moves from JAIL that cost extra turns?
Yes, several first moves from JAIL will cost you extra turns. Moving to BAIL, HAIL, MAIL, NAIL, RAIL, SAIL, or WAIL will each cost one extra move to reach POOP. Moving to JARL will cost two extra moves.
How many shortest solutions are there for JAIL to POOP?
There are 3 shortest solutions to get from JAIL to POOP. These paths are JAIL -> TAIL -> TOIL -> TOOL -> POOL -> POOP, JAIL -> PAIL -> PALL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP, and JAIL -> FAIL -> FOIL -> FOOL -> POOL -> POOP.
Do all the shortest paths from JAIL eventually meet up?
Yes, all the shortest paths from JAIL converge at a common word before reaching POOP. After the initial split into FAIL, PAIL, or TAIL, all solutions meet at POOL before the final step to POOP.