Poople #359 Answer: LAVA to POOP
August 8, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
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About this puzzle
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
How the routes branch
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!
Bridge words
- 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.
First moves from LAVA
LAVA has 6 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 8 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 #359 answer?
The #359 start word is LAVA. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: LAVA -> LAMA -> LIMA -> LIMP -> PIMP -> POMP -> POOP.
Does the word LAMA appear in every solution to today's LAVA puzzle?
Yes, every solution to today’s puzzle passes through LAMA. From LAVA, changing the ‘V’ to an ‘M’ to get LAMA is the only first move that leads to a shortest solution.
How many shortest solutions are there from LAVA to POOP?
There are at least 8 shortest solutions for today’s LAVA puzzle. All of these solutions are 6 moves long, matching the par score.
What is the best first move from LAVA?
The best first move from LAVA is LAMA, which allows you to reach POOP in 5 additional moves. Other first moves like LAVE will cost you at least one extra move.
Are there any other good first moves from LAVA besides LAMA?
No, LAMA is the only first move from LAVA that leads to a shortest solution. Other first moves, such as FAVA, JAVA, KAVA, and LEVA, will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP.