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LinkedIn Crossclimb #876 answer today — Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #876
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Crossclimb #876 is a ladder of 5 4-letter words; each rung changes exactly one letter from the one before. Solve the clues in any order, then sort them so neighbours differ by one letter — the top and bottom words unlock last.
Hints
Hint 1 — where to start
One rung is "___ for yourself (get what you need without help)" — a 4-letter word.
Hint 2 — a solid foothold
The rungs, in ladder order, start with BAND and end with FRED.
Hint 3 — nearly there
The top word is HAND; the bottom is FREE.
Solution
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- handTop: The top + bottom rows = Compound word that describes drawing without the help of mechanical devices. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
- bandMusical group
- bendFlex, like an elbow or knee
- fend___ for yourself (get what you need without help)
- feedServe a meal to
- fredCartoon Flintstone who said "Yabba-dabba-doo!"
- freeBottom: The top + bottom rows = Compound word that describes drawing without the help of mechanical devices. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text
HAND → BAND → BEND → FEND → FEED → FRED → FREE
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