Poople #259 Answer: LAMB to POOP
April 30, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from LAMB to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1LAMBLIMB2nd letter, A to I
- Step 2LIMBLIMP4th letter, B to P
- Step 3LIMPPIMP1st letter, L to P
- Step 4PIMPPOMP2nd letter, I to O
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
6 distinct shortest path(s) from LAMB to POOP.
LAMB connects to 6 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #258 (RING, par 7) by 2 move(s). #258 RING
Easier than #260 (EELS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #260 EELS
How the routes branch
Right after LAMB, 2 different words keep the route just as short: LAMP, LIMB. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder starts with a lamb and ends with a poop, with "pimp" as a rather, shall we say, *colorful* bridge.
Bridge words
- LAMB(noun)
- A young sheep.
- LIMB(noun)
- An arm or leg of a person or animal, or a main branch of a tree.
- LIMP(verb)
- to walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged leg or foot
- PIMP(noun)
- A man who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from LAMB
LAMB has 6 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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What is the Poople #259 answer?
The #259 start word is LAMB. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: LAMB -> LIMB -> LIMP -> PIMP -> POMP -> POOP.
Are there any solutions that do not use the word PIMP?
No, every shortest solution for LAMB to POOP includes PIMP. All six listed solutions, whether starting with LAMP or LIMB, pass through PIMP on their way to POOP.
How many different first moves from LAMB lead to a shortest path?
Two first moves from LAMB lead to a shortest path of 5 moves to POOP. These moves are LAMP and LIMB, both of which allow you to reach POOP in 4 additional steps.
What is the consequence of choosing LAMA or LAME as a first move from LAMB?
Choosing LAMA or LAME as your first move from LAMB will add one extra move to your solution. This means your path to POOP will be 6 moves long instead of the par of 5.
Is there a significant difference in the number of paths if I start with LAMP versus LIMB?
Yes, starting with LAMP offers more shortest paths than starting with LIMB. Five of the six shortest solutions begin with LAMP, while only one begins with LIMB.