Runglio #18: WORM → HISS
Oct 27, 2026 · best route 6 moves
On Oct 27, 2026, the Runglio word ladder asked players to turn WORM into HISS, changing one letter at a time. The shortest route takes 6 moves: WORM, WARM, WARS, MARS, MASS, MISS, HISS.
The best route
WORM
WARM
WARS
MARS
MASS
MISS
HISS
Amber letters already match the target in that spot. The last word is green.
Step by step
- WORM to WARM: change the 2nd letter, O to A.
- WARM to WARS: change the 4th letter, M to S.
- WARS to MARS: change the 1st letter, W to M.
- MARS to MASS: change the 3rd letter, R to S.
- MASS to MISS: change the 2nd letter, A to I.
- MISS to HISS: change the 1st letter, M 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.