Poople #198 Answer: ARMS to POOP
February 28, 2026 · Medium · 7 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from ARMS to POOP takes 7 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1ARMSAIMS2nd letter, R to I
- Step 2AIMSDIMS1st letter, A to D
- Step 3DIMSDOMS2nd letter, I to O
- Step 4DOMSDOME4th letter, S to E
- Step 5DOMEPOME1st letter, D to P
- Step 6POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 7POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 7 of 11. Rated Medium.
6 distinct shortest path(s) from ARMS to POOP.
ARMS connects to 6 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #197 (OWNS, par 9) by 2 move(s). #197 OWNS
Harder than #199 (ROVE, par 5) by 2 move(s). #199 ROVE
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.
From military "arms" to a "poop" deck, this puzzle is a wild ride. That step from "dome" to "pome" is quite the fruit-full leap!
Bridge words
- ARMS(noun)
- weapons and ammunition; or, the two upper limbs of the human body
- 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 ARMS
ARMS has 6 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 6 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 8 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 9 moves total to POOP.
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What is the Poople #198 answer?
The #198 start word is ARMS. One shortest path to POOP takes 7 moves: ARMS -> AIMS -> DIMS -> DOMS -> DOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Why are there so many solutions for ARMS to POOP?
All six shortest solutions for ARMS to POOP begin with the word AIMS, which then branches out into multiple paths. From AIMS, players can go to AIDS, DIMS, or RIMS, each leading to POOP in various ways. This branching allows for a diverse set of solutions despite the shared first step.
Is AIMS the only first move that leads to a shortest solution?
Yes, AIMS is the only first move from ARMS that leads to a shortest solution of 7 moves. Other first moves like ALMS and ARKS will add at least one extra move to your path. Moves such as ARCS, ARMY, and ARTS will add two extra moves.
What is the longest path a player could take from ARMS?
The longest paths from ARMS would involve starting with ARCS, ARMY, or ARTS, which each add two extra moves to the par. For example, starting with ARCS would mean a path of at least 9 moves to reach POOP. These moves are not dead ends, but they do make the puzzle more challenging.