Poople #68 Answer: HAMS to POOP
October 21, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from HAMS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1HAMSCAMS1st letter, H to C
- Step 2CAMSCAMP4th letter, S to P
- Step 3CAMPCOMP2nd letter, A to O
- Step 4COMPPOMP1st letter, C to P
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from HAMS to POOP.
HAMS connects to 12 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #67 (STUD, par 6) by 1 move(s). #67 STUD
Easier than #69 (STUB, par 6) by 1 move(s). #69 STUB
How the routes branch
Right after HAMS, 3 different words keep the route just as short: CAMS, HUMS, RAMS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Today's puzzle HAMS offers three distinct paths to POOP, with CAMS, HUMS, and RAMS all leading to a par score. It's a real pig of a puzzle!
Bridge words
- HAMS(noun)
- The back of the thigh, or the meat from that part of a pig.
- CAMS(noun)
- A rotating or sliding piece in a mechanical linkage used to transform motion.
- CAMP(noun)
- A place where people stay temporarily in tents or other shelters.
- COMP(verb)
- To compensate for something, or to provide something free of charge.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from HAMS
HAMS has 12 legal first moves. 3 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.
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What is the Poople #68 answer?
The #68 start word is HAMS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: HAMS -> CAMS -> CAMP -> COMP -> POMP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for HAMS to POOP?
There are at least 4 shortest solutions for HAMS to POOP. These solutions all reach POOP in 5 moves, which is the par score for this puzzle. The paths involve first moves like CAMS, HUMS, and RAMS.
What are the best first moves from HAMS?
The best first moves from HAMS are CAMS, HUMS, and RAMS, as they all lead to a par score of 5 moves to POOP. Other moves like DAMS, GAMS, and HAGS will cost you an extra move to reach POOP. HAMS has 12 valid neighbors in total.
Do all the shortest solutions for HAMS go through the same words?
No, the shortest solutions for HAMS do not go through the same words beyond the start and end. While all solutions begin with HAMS and end with POOP, they branch out through CAMS, HUMS, and RAMS. For example, one path is HAMS -> CAMS -> CAMP -> COMP -> COOP -> POOP, while another is HAMS -> HUMS -> HUMP -> PUMP -> POMP -> POOP.