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Poople #110 Answer: HARP to POOP

December 2, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from HARP to POOP takes 5 moves.

Shortest path

HARPCARPCAMPCOMPPOMPPOOP
  1. Step 1HARPCARP1st letter, H to C
  2. Step 2CARPCAMP3rd letter, R to M
  3. Step 3CAMPCOMP2nd letter, A to O
  4. Step 4COMPPOMP1st letter, C to P
  5. Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle

Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

2 distinct shortest path(s) from HARP to POOP.

HARP connects to 10 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 4 and never agree again before POOP.

Easier than #109 (DUDE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #109 DUDE

Easier than #111 (FAWN, par 6) by 1 move(s). #111 FAWN

How the routes branch

Right after COMP, 2 different words keep the route just as short: COOP, POMP. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

Today's puzzle, HARP, has a CARP that leads to a COMP, where paths diverge and then converge again at POOP.

Bridge words

HARP(noun)
A musical instrument consisting of a frame with strings that are plucked.
CARP(verb)
a freshwater fish; to complain or find fault continually about trivial matters
CAMP(noun)
A place where people stay temporarily in tents or other shelters.
COMP(verb)
To compensate for something, or to provide something free of charge.
POMP(noun)
Grand and showy ceremonial display.

First moves from HARP

HARP has 10 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.

Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.

CARP

Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.

HAREHARKHARTHASPPARPTARPWARP

Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.

HARDHARM

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FAQ

What is the Poople #110 answer?

The #110 start word is HARP. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: HARP -> CARP -> CAMP -> COMP -> POMP -> POOP.

Are there many ways to solve HARP in the par of 5 moves?

There are exactly 2 shortest solutions for HARP. Both paths go through CARP, CAMP, and COMP before splitting to either COOP or POMP and then reaching POOP.

What is the best first move from HARP?

The best first move from HARP is CARP, as it is the only one that keeps you on track for the 5-move par. Other first moves like HARE or HARK will cost you at least one extra move.

Do all solutions to HARP share any common words?

Yes, all solutions to HARP share the word COMP. Both shortest paths go from HARP to CARP, then CAMP, then COMP, before diverging and then reconverging at POOP.

How many different words can I play from HARP?

HARP has 10 valid neighbors you can play as your first move. While CARP is the only move that keeps you on the shortest path, words like HARD and HARM are also valid but add two extra moves to your solution.