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Runglio #14: BURN → FELT

Oct 23, 2026 · best route 6 moves

On Oct 23, 2026, the Runglio word ladder asked players to turn BURN into FELT, changing one letter at a time. The shortest route takes 6 moves: BURN, BURY, BUSY, BUST, BEST, BELT, FELT.

The best route

BURN
BURY
BUSY
BUST
BEST
BELT
FELT

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

Step by step

  1. BURN to BURY: change the 4th letter, N to Y.
  2. BURY to BUSY: change the 3rd letter, R to S.
  3. BUSY to BUST: change the 4th letter, Y to T.
  4. BUST to BEST: change the 2nd letter, U to E.
  5. BEST to BELT: change the 3rd letter, S to L.
  6. BELT to FELT: change the 1st letter, B to F.

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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