Poople #202 Answer: JARS to POOP
March 4, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from JARS to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1JARSBARS1st letter, J to B
- Step 2BARSBAAS3rd letter, R to A
- Step 3BAASBOAS2nd letter, A to O
- Step 4BOASBOOS3rd letter, A to O
- Step 5BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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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.
First moves from JARS
JARS has 16 legal first moves. 9 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.
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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 different ways are there to solve today's JARS puzzle?
There are at least 20 ways to solve today’s JARS puzzle, all of which reach POOP in the par of 6 moves. This is a large number of shortest solutions for a Poople puzzle. For example, changing JARS to CARS opens up many paths to POOP.
What are some of the best first moves from JARS?
Many first moves from JARS will lead to a par solution of 6 moves. Some of these include CARS, EARS, JAMS, and PARS. There are 9 such moves that keep you on track to solve the puzzle in 6 moves.
Are there any tempting first moves from JARS that lead to longer solutions?
Yes, several first moves from JARS will add an extra move to your solution. For example, changing JARS to GARS, MARS, or WARS will result in a 7-move solution. There are 7 such moves that cost one extra turn.