Poople #202 Answer: JARS to POOP

March 4, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

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About this puzzle

Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

20 or more distinct shortest paths from JARS to POOP.

JARS connects to 16 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.

Harder than #201 (PONG, par 5) by 1 move(s). #201 PONG

Harder than #203 (SAWS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #203 SAWS

How the routes branch

Right after JARS, 7 different words keep the route just as short: CARS, EARS, JABS, JAGS, JAMS, JAWS, PARS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)

This ladder shows a neat trick. Jars to Poop in six steps, with "boas" as a slithery midpoint.

Bridge words

JARS(noun): cylindrical containers typically made of glass, used for storage
BARS(noun): long, rigid pieces of metal or wood; also, establishments selling alcoholic drinks
BAAS(noun): A boss or master, especially in South Africa.
BOAS(noun): large, non-venomous snakes that constrict their prey
BOOS(noun): Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
BOOP(noun): A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.

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FAQ

What is the Poople #202 answer?

The #202 start word is JARS. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: JARS -> BARS -> BAAS -> BOAS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.

How many steps does Poople #202 take?

Poople #202 (JARS) has a par of 6. The shortest path from JARS to POOP takes 6 move(s).

How many different shortest solutions does Poople #202 have?

Poople #202 has 20 or more distinct shortest paths from JARS to POOP.

How hard is Poople #202?

Poople #202 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.