Poople #191 Answer: ALAS to POOP

February 21, 2026 · Hard · 8 moves

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Par 8 of 11. Rated Hard.

6 distinct shortest path(s) from ALAS to POOP.

ALAS connects to 4 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 3 and never agree again before POOP.

Harder than #190 (CAFE, par 5) by 3 move(s). #190 CAFE

Harder than #192 (REAR, par 5) by 3 move(s). #192 REAR

Right after AIMS, 3 different words keep the route just as short: AIDS, DIMS, RIMS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

This ladder goes from "alas" to "poop" in eight steps. The jump from "doms" to "dome" to "pome" is a fun little dance.

ALAS(interjection): An exclamation used to express sorrow, grief, or pity.
ALMS(noun): Money or food given to the poor as charity.
AIMS(verb): intends to do or achieve something; directs a weapon or object
DIMS(verb): makes or becomes less bright or distinct
DOMS(noun): Delayed onset muscle soreness, a common experience after intense exercise.
DOME(noun): A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure.
POME(noun): A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
POMP(noun): Grand and showy ceremonial display.

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The #191 start word is ALAS. One shortest path to POOP takes 8 moves: ALAS -> ALMS -> AIMS -> DIMS -> DOMS -> DOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.

Poople #191 (ALAS) has a par of 8. The shortest path from ALAS to POOP takes 8 move(s).

Poople #191 has 6 distinct shortest path(s) from ALAS to POOP.

Poople #191 is rated Hard with a par of 8 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.