Poople #158 Answer: JAMS to POOP
January 19, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
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
How the routes branch
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.
Bridge words
- 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.
First moves from JAMS
JAMS has 12 legal first moves. 2 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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What is the Poople #158 answer?
The #158 start word is JAMS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: JAMS -> CAMS -> CAMP -> COMP -> POMP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #158 take?
Poople #158 (JAMS) has a par of 5. The shortest path from JAMS to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #158 have?
Poople #158 has 3 distinct shortest path(s) from JAMS to POOP.
How hard is Poople #158?
Poople #158 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.