Poople #191 Answer: ALAS to POOP
February 21, 2026 · Hard · 8 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from ALAS to POOP takes 8 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1ALASALMS3rd letter, A to M
- Step 2ALMSAIMS2nd letter, L to I
- Step 3AIMSDIMS1st letter, A to D
- Step 4DIMSDOMS2nd letter, I to O
- Step 5DOMSDOME4th letter, S to E
- Step 6DOMEPOME1st letter, D to P
- Step 7POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 8POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
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
How the routes branch
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.
Bridge words
- 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.
First moves from ALAS
ALAS has 4 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 7 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 9 moves total to POOP.
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What is the Poople #191 answer?
The #191 start word is ALAS. One shortest path to POOP takes 8 moves: ALAS -> ALMS -> AIMS -> DIMS -> DOMS -> DOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
What is the best first move from ALAS?
The best first move from ALAS is ALMS. It is the only first move that allows you to reach POOP in the par number of 8 moves, with 7 moves remaining after ALMS. Moving to ALBS, ALES, or ALPS will cost you at least one extra move.
Are there many ways to solve this puzzle?
Yes, there are at least 6 shortest solutions for this puzzle. All of them share the path from ALAS to ALMS to AIMS, then branch out through words like AIDS, DIMS, and RIMS. Each of these paths ultimately leads to POOP.
What is the common point for all shortest solutions?
All shortest solutions for this puzzle meet at AIMS. After ALAS changes to ALMS, all paths proceed to AIMS before diverging into different routes. From AIMS, solutions can go through words like AIDS, DIMS, or RIMS.
Are there any interesting words in the solution paths?
Yes, the solution paths feature several interesting words. For example, you might encounter DOME, which is a rounded vault, or POMP, which means grand ceremonial display. You could also find POME, a type of fleshy fruit.