Poople #239 Answer: REAM to POOP
April 10, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from REAM to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1REAMLEAM1st letter, R to L
- Step 2LEAMLOAM2nd letter, E to O
- Step 3LOAMLOOM3rd letter, A to O
- Step 4LOOMLOOP4th letter, M to P
- Step 5LOOPPOOP1st letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
5 distinct shortest path(s) from REAM to POOP.
REAM connects to 9 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #240 (TIDY, par 6) by 1 move(s). #240 TIDY
How the routes branch
Right after REAM, 2 different words keep the route just as short: LEAM, ROAM. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This puzzle goes from a "ream" of paper to a pile of "poop" in just five steps. The "loam" to "loom" transition weaves it all together.
Bridge words
- REAM(noun)
- A large quantity of paper, typically 500 sheets.
- LEAM(noun)
- A flash or gleam of light.
- LOAM(noun)
- A soil consisting of a mixture of sand, silt, and clay.
- LOOM(verb)
- appear as a shadowy, often menacing, form; a device for weaving cloth
- LOOP(noun)
- A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.
First moves from REAM
REAM has 9 legal first moves. 2 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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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #239 answer?
The #239 start word is REAM. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: REAM -> LEAM -> LOAM -> LOOM -> LOOP -> POOP.
What are the best first moves from REAM?
The best first moves from REAM are LEAM and ROAM. Both of these words lead to a shortest path of 5 moves to POOP, meaning they reach POOP in 4 additional moves.
How many solutions are there for REAM to POOP?
There are at least 5 solutions for REAM to POOP. All of these solutions are 5 moves long, which is the par for this puzzle.
What is the meaning of the word LOAM in this puzzle?
LOAM refers to a type of soil. This word appears in several shortest solutions, such as REAM -> ROAM -> LOAM -> LOOM -> LOOP -> POOP.
What words can I use if I start with BEAM from REAM?
If you start with BEAM from REAM, it will cost you one extra move to reach POOP. Other first moves like READ, REAR, SEAM, and TEAM also add an extra move to the solution.