Runglio #9: GONE → LIED
Oct 18, 2026 · best route 6 moves
On Oct 18, 2026, the Runglio word ladder asked players to turn GONE into LIED, changing one letter at a time. The shortest route takes 6 moves: GONE, TONE, TONS, TOES, TIES, LIES, LIED.
The best route
GONE
TONE
TONS
TOES
TIES
LIES
LIED
Amber letters already match the target in that spot. The last word is green.
Step by step
- GONE to TONE: change the 1st letter, G to T.
- TONE to TONS: change the 4th letter, E to S.
- TONS to TOES: change the 3rd letter, N to E.
- TOES to TIES: change the 2nd letter, O to I.
- TIES to LIES: change the 1st letter, T to L.
- LIES to LIED: change the 4th letter, S to D.
There can be more than one good route. Runglio scores you against the shortest one, so matching it counts as a perfect route.