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Runglio #13: KNOW → DROP

Oct 22, 2026 · best route 6 moves

On Oct 22, 2026, the Runglio word ladder asked players to turn KNOW into DROP, changing one letter at a time. The shortest route takes 6 moves: KNOW, SNOW, SHOW, CHOW, CROW, CROP, DROP.

The best route

KNOW
SNOW
SHOW
CHOW
CROW
CROP
DROP

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

Step by step

  1. KNOW to SNOW: change the 1st letter, K to S.
  2. SNOW to SHOW: change the 2nd letter, N to H.
  3. SHOW to CHOW: change the 1st letter, S to C.
  4. CHOW to CROW: change the 2nd letter, H to R.
  5. CROW to CROP: change the 4th letter, W to P.
  6. CROP to DROP: change the 1st letter, C to D.

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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