Poople #361 Answer: NAME to POOP
August 10, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
8 distinct shortest path(s) from NAME to POOP.
NAME connects to 9 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
How the routes branch
Right after NAME, 4 different words keep the route just as short: CAME, DAME, SAME, TAME. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from NAME to POOP is a real head-scratcher! The word POME is a fruity little detour.
Bridge words
- NAME(noun)
- A word or term by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known
- CAME(verb)
- Past tense of 'come'; moved toward or arrived at a place.
- COME(verb)
- move or travel toward or into a place
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
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What is the Poople #361 answer?
The #361 start word is NAME. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: NAME -> CAME -> COME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #361 take?
Poople #361 (NAME) has a par of 5. The shortest path from NAME to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #361 have?
Poople #361 has 8 distinct shortest path(s) from NAME to POOP.
How hard is Poople #361?
Poople #361 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.