Poople #346 Answer: WHAM to POOP
July 26, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from WHAM to POOP.
WHAM connects to 5 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #345 (HUGE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #345 HUGE
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
This "wham" to "poop" ladder is a real mouth-opener, with "chap" serving as a surprisingly elegant bridge!
Bridge words
- WHAM(interjection)
- a sudden forceful blow or impact; to hit something forcefully
- WHAP(verb)
- to hit quickly and forcefully
- CHAP(noun)
- A man or boy.
- CHOP(verb)
- to cut into small pieces, often with a repeated striking action
- COOP(noun)
- A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.
First moves from WHAM
WHAM has 5 legal first moves. Only one of them stays 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.
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #346 answer?
The #346 start word is WHAM. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WHAM -> WHAP -> CHAP -> CHOP -> COOP -> POOP.
Is there only one way to solve Poople #346 in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest route from WHAM to POOP. This unique path goes WHAM to WHAP, then CHAP, CHOP, and COOP before reaching POOP.
Which first moves from WHAM will keep me on track for the par score?
Only one first move from WHAM will keep you on track for the par of 5 moves. That move is WHAP, which reaches POOP in 4 additional steps.
How many different words can I play as my first move from WHAM?
You have 5 valid options for your first move from WHAM. These include WHAP, SHAM, WHAT, WHIM, and WHOM.
What is the meaning of the word CHAP in this puzzle's solution?
In this puzzle’s solution, CHAP refers to a man or boy. It is a key word in the shortest path, connecting WHAP to CHOP.