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Runglio #5: NEED → LIKE

Oct 14, 2026 · best route 6 moves

On Oct 14, 2026, the Runglio word ladder asked players to turn NEED into LIKE, changing one letter at a time. The shortest route takes 6 moves: NEED, NERD, HERD, HERE, HIRE, HIKE, LIKE.

The best route

NEED
NERD
HERD
HERE
HIRE
HIKE
LIKE

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

Step by step

  1. NEED to NERD: change the 3rd letter, E to R.
  2. NERD to HERD: change the 1st letter, N to H.
  3. HERD to HERE: change the 4th letter, D to E.
  4. HERE to HIRE: change the 2nd letter, E to I.
  5. HIRE to HIKE: change the 3rd letter, R to K.
  6. HIKE to LIKE: change the 1st letter, H to L.

There can be more than one good route. Runglio scores you against the shortest one, so matching it counts as a perfect route.

← #4: RING → GOLD

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