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Runglio #3: WILD → TAME

Oct 12, 2026 · best route 5 moves

On Oct 12, 2026, the Runglio word ladder asked players to turn WILD into TAME, changing one letter at a time. The shortest route takes 5 moves: WILD, MILD, MILE, TILE, TALE, TAME.

The best route

WILD
MILD
MILE
TILE
TALE
TAME

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

Step by step

  1. WILD to MILD: change the 1st letter, W to M.
  2. MILD to MILE: change the 4th letter, D to E.
  3. MILE to TILE: change the 1st letter, M to T.
  4. TILE to TALE: change the 2nd letter, I to A.
  5. TALE to TAME: change the 3rd letter, L to M.

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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