Poople #198 Answer: ARMS to POOP

February 28, 2026 · Medium · 7 moves

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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

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!

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.

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The #198 start word is ARMS. One shortest path to POOP takes 7 moves: ARMS -> AIMS -> DIMS -> DOMS -> DOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.

Poople #198 (ARMS) has a par of 7. The shortest path from ARMS to POOP takes 7 move(s).

Poople #198 has 6 distinct shortest path(s) from ARMS to POOP.

Poople #198 is rated Medium with a par of 7 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.