Poople #238 Answer: LAME to POOP
April 9, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from LAME to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1LAMECAME1st letter, L to C
- Step 2CAMECOME2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3COMEPOME1st letter, C to P
- Step 4POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
14 distinct shortest path(s) from LAME to POOP.
LAME connects to 17 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
How the routes branch
Right after LAME, 6 different words keep the route just as short: CAME, DAME, LAMP, LIME, SAME, TAME. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This "poop" puzzle is a real showstopper. The ladder flows smoothly, making it a surprisingly pleasant journey to the finish.
Bridge words
- LAME(adjective)
- unable to walk normally due to injury or illness affecting a leg or foot
- CAME(verb)
- Past tense of 'come'; moved toward or arrived at a place.
- COME(verb)
- move or travel toward or into a place
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from LAME
LAME has 17 legal first moves. 6 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.
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What is the Poople #238 answer?
The #238 start word is LAME. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: LAME -> CAME -> COME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for today's puzzle, starting from LAME?
There are at least 14 shortest solutions for today’s puzzle. All of them reach POOP in 5 moves, matching the par score. Examples include LAME to LAMP to CAMP to COMP to COOP to POOP, and LAME to CAME to COME to COMP to COOP to POOP.
What are some of the best first moves from LAME?
The best first moves from LAME are CAME, DAME, LAMP, LIME, SAME, and TAME, as they all allow you to reach POOP in 4 additional moves. For example, moving from LAME to LAMP allows for a 5-move solution like LAME -> LAMP -> CAMP -> COMP -> COOP -> POOP. Similarly, LAME to CAME also leads to a 5-move solution such as LAME -> CAME -> COME -> COMP -> COOP -> POOP.
Are there any first moves from LAME that make the puzzle significantly harder?
Yes, some first moves from LAME add two extra moves to the par. These moves are LAKE, LANE, LATE, LAVE, and LAZE. While they do not lead to dead ends, they will make it take longer to reach POOP.
What is the meaning of POME in the context of this puzzle?
POME refers to a fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear. This word appears in several shortest solutions, including LAME -> TAME -> TOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP. It helps bridge the path to POMP before reaching POOP.