Runglio #11: LOST → HERO
Oct 20, 2026 · best route 6 moves
On Oct 20, 2026, the Runglio word ladder asked players to turn LOST into HERO, changing one letter at a time. The shortest route takes 6 moves: LOST, HOST, HOLT, HOLD, HELD, HERD, HERO.
The best route
LOST
HOST
HOLT
HOLD
HELD
HERD
HERO
Amber letters already match the target in that spot. The last word is green.
Step by step
- LOST to HOST: change the 1st letter, L to H.
- HOST to HOLT: change the 3rd letter, S to L.
- HOLT to HOLD: change the 4th letter, T to D.
- HOLD to HELD: change the 2nd letter, O to E.
- HELD to HERD: change the 3rd letter, L to R.
- HERD to HERO: change the 4th letter, D to O.
There can be more than one good route. Runglio scores you against the shortest one, so matching it counts as a perfect route.