Poople #368 Answer: JAYS to POOP
August 17, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from JAYS to POOP.
JAYS connects to 15 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 2.
Easier than #367 (NEXT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #367 NEXT
How the routes branch
Right after JAYS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BAYS, JOYS. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at BOYS on move 2.
This puzzle has a fun little "boos" to "boop" step. It’s like the puzzle itself is saying, "Gotcha!"
Bridge words
- JAYS(noun)
- Any of various noisy, vivacious birds of the crow family.
- BAYS(noun)
- inlets of the sea where the land curves inward
- BOYS(noun)
- plural of boy
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from JAYS
JAYS has 15 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.
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 #368 answer?
The #368 start word is JAYS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: JAYS -> BAYS -> BOYS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there a single best first move from JAYS?
Yes, there are two first moves that lead to the shortest solutions: BAYS and JOYS. Both of these moves will allow you to reach POOP in 4 additional steps, matching the par of 5 for the puzzle.
How many solutions are there for JAYS?
There are at least 2 solutions for this puzzle that reach POOP in the par of 5 moves. Both of these solutions start with JAYS and then branch into either JOYS or BAYS before converging at BOYS.
What happens if I start with JARS from JAYS?
If you start with JARS from JAYS, it will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP compared to the shortest paths. While not a dead end, it will make your total path length 7 moves instead of the par of 5.
Are there any words that are common to all the shortest solutions for JAYS?
Yes, after the initial move from JAYS, all shortest solutions converge at the word BOYS. From BOYS, the path continues through BOOS and BOOP to reach POOP, meaning these words are shared by all optimal routes.