Poople #359 Answer: LAVA to POOP

August 8, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

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Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

8 distinct shortest path(s) from LAVA to POOP.

LAVA connects to 6 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.

Harder than #358 (SUED, par 5) by 1 move(s). #358 SUED

Harder than #360 (LASH, par 5) by 1 move(s). #360 LASH

Right after LAMA, 3 different words keep the route just as short: LAMP, LIMA, LUMA. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

This path from LAVA to POOP has a "PIMP" in the middle. Talk about a glow-up!

LAVA(noun): Molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption.
LAMA(noun): a Tibetan or Mongolian Buddhist monk
LIMA(noun): A type of bean, typically pale green and kidney-shaped.
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.

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The #359 start word is LAVA. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: LAVA -> LAMA -> LIMA -> LIMP -> PIMP -> POMP -> POOP.

Poople #359 (LAVA) has a par of 6. The shortest path from LAVA to POOP takes 6 move(s).

Poople #359 has 8 distinct shortest path(s) from LAVA to POOP.

Poople #359 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.