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Runglio #6: SAKE → COOL

Oct 15, 2026 · best route 6 moves

On Oct 15, 2026, the Runglio word ladder asked players to turn SAKE into COOL, changing one letter at a time. The shortest route takes 6 moves: SAKE, TAKE, TALE, TALL, TOLL, TOOL, COOL.

The best route

SAKE
TAKE
TALE
TALL
TOLL
TOOL
COOL

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

Step by step

  1. SAKE to TAKE: change the 1st letter, S to T.
  2. TAKE to TALE: change the 3rd letter, K to L.
  3. TALE to TALL: change the 4th letter, E to L.
  4. TALL to TOLL: change the 2nd letter, A to O.
  5. TOLL to TOOL: change the 3rd letter, L to O.
  6. TOOL to COOL: change the 1st letter, T to C.

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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