Poople #158 Answer: JAMS to POOP

January 19, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

3 distinct shortest path(s) from JAMS to POOP.

JAMS connects to 12 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.

Easier than #159 (HAVE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #159 HAVE

Right after JAMS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: CAMS, RAMS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

This ladder from JAMS to POOP is a short but sweet journey. The bridge word COMP really holds it together, changing only a single letter.

JAMS(noun): A sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; to become stuck or blocked.
CAMS(noun): A rotating or sliding piece in a mechanical linkage used to transform motion.
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.

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The #158 start word is JAMS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: JAMS -> CAMS -> CAMP -> COMP -> POMP -> POOP.

Poople #158 (JAMS) has a par of 5. The shortest path from JAMS to POOP takes 5 move(s).

Poople #158 has 3 distinct shortest path(s) from JAMS to POOP.

Poople #158 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.