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Runglio #12: EASY → HORN

Oct 21, 2026 · best route 6 moves

On Oct 21, 2026, the Runglio word ladder asked players to turn EASY into HORN, changing one letter at a time. The shortest route takes 6 moves: EASY, EASE, CASE, CARE, CORE, CORN, HORN.

The best route

EASY
EASE
CASE
CARE
CORE
CORN
HORN

Amber letters already match the target in that spot. The last word is green.

Step by step

  1. EASY to EASE: change the 4th letter, Y to E.
  2. EASE to CASE: change the 1st letter, E to C.
  3. CASE to CARE: change the 3rd letter, S to R.
  4. CARE to CORE: change the 2nd letter, A to O.
  5. CORE to CORN: change the 4th letter, E to N.
  6. CORN to HORN: change the 1st letter, C to H.

There can be more than one good route. Runglio scores you against the shortest one, so matching it counts as a perfect route.

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