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LinkedIn Crossclimb #816 answer — Saturday, July 25, 2026

Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #816

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Crossclimb #816 is a ladder of 5 5-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 "Practices for a boxing match" — a 5-letter word.

Hint 2 — a solid foothold

The rungs, in ladder order, start with START and end with SHARK.

Hint 3 — nearly there

The top word is SMART; the bottom is SHARP.

Solution

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  1. smartTop: The top + bottom rows = Two words to describe someone intelligent.
  2. startBegin
  3. starsParts of a constellation
  4. sparsPractices for a boxing match
  5. sparkIt may light a fire
  6. sharkHammerhead or great white, for example
  7. sharpBottom: The top + bottom rows = Two words to describe someone intelligent.
Solution as text

SMART → START → STARS → SPARS → SPARK → SHARK → SHARP

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