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Runglio #16: FANG → TOAD

Oct 25, 2026 · best route 6 moves

On Oct 25, 2026, the Runglio word ladder asked players to turn FANG into TOAD, changing one letter at a time. The shortest route takes 6 moves: FANG, BANG, BAND, BOND, BOLD, TOLD, TOAD.

The best route

FANG
BANG
BAND
BOND
BOLD
TOLD
TOAD

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

Step by step

  1. FANG to BANG: change the 1st letter, F to B.
  2. BANG to BAND: change the 4th letter, G to D.
  3. BAND to BOND: change the 2nd letter, A to O.
  4. BOND to BOLD: change the 3rd letter, N to L.
  5. BOLD to TOLD: change the 1st letter, B to T.
  6. TOLD to TOAD: change the 3rd letter, L to A.

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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