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LinkedIn Crossclimb #812 answer — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #812
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Crossclimb #812 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 "It comes between Mon. and Wed." — a 4-letter word.
Hint 2 — a solid foothold
The rungs, in ladder order, start with HUGS and end with TINS.
Hint 3 — nearly there
The top word is HUGE; the bottom is TINY.
Solution
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- hugeTop: The top + bottom rows = Two antonyms, one that means large and the other that means small. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
- hugsEmbraces in one’s arms
- huesShades of color
- tuesIt comes between Mon. and Wed.
- tiesNeckwear items that are attached by making knots
- tinsContainers for baked goods
- tinyBottom: The top + bottom rows = Two antonyms, one that means large and the other that means small. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text
HUGE → HUGS → HUES → TUES → TIES → TINS → TINY
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