Poople #90 Answer: HARM to POOP
November 12, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from HARM to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1HARMHARE4th letter, M to E
- Step 2HAREPARE1st letter, H to P
- Step 3PAREPORE2nd letter, A to O
- Step 4POREPOME3rd letter, R to M
- Step 5POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 6POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
6 distinct shortest path(s) from HARM to POOP.
HARM connects to 7 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #89 (WIRE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #89 WIRE
Harder than #91 (MUGS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #91 MUGS
How the routes branch
Right after HARM, 4 different words keep the route just as short: HARE, HARK, HARP, HART. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
HARM has many paths to POOP, but only one solution includes the delicious POME. You might need to PARE down your expectations for a quick solve.
Bridge words
- HARM(noun)
- physical injury or other damage to someone or something
- HARE(noun)
- A fast, long-eared mammal resembling a rabbit, but typically larger.
- PARE(verb)
- trim something by cutting away its outer edges or surfaces
- PORE(noun)
- a minute opening in a surface, especially one through which liquid may pass
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from HARM
HARM has 7 legal first moves. 4 of them stay 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #90 answer?
The #90 start word is HARM. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: HARM -> HARE -> PARE -> PORE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Are there any first moves from HARM that lead to a dead end?
No, all 7 valid neighbors of HARM can eventually reach POOP. However, moving to FARM, HARD, or WARM will cost you an extra turn compared to the shortest solutions. The moves HARE, HARK, HARP, and HART keep you on track for the par of 6 moves.
Which first move from HARM leads to the solution featuring the word POME?
The first move HARE from HARM leads to the solution that includes POME. This path is HARM -> HARE -> PARE -> PORE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP. This is one of the 6 shortest solutions for this puzzle.
How many different words can I use as a first step from HARM to reach POOP in the shortest number of moves?
There are four first moves from HARM that lead to a shortest solution of 6 moves. These words are HARE, HARK, HARP, and HART. All of these moves allow you to reach POOP in 5 additional steps.
What is the meaning of the word POMP in one of the solutions?
POMP means “Grand and showy ceremonial display.” It appears in two of the shortest solutions for this puzzle. For example, HARM -> HARP -> CARP -> CAMP -> COMP -> POMP -> POOP is one such path.