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LinkedIn Crossclimb #819 answer — Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #819

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Crossclimb #819 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 "Place to plug in a USB device on a laptop" — a 4-letter word.

Hint 2 — a solid foothold

The rungs, in ladder order, start with FORK and end with COST.

Hint 3 — nearly there

The top word is FORE; the bottom is CAST.

Solution

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  1. foreTop: The top + bottom rows = A compound word for a prediction made ahead of time, such as what the weather will be tomorrow. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
  2. forkCommon piece of tableware, or a branch in the road
  3. porkHam or bacon
  4. portPlace to plug in a USB device on a laptop
  5. postShare an update on social media
  6. costPrice to pay
  7. castBottom: The top + bottom rows = A compound word for a prediction made ahead of time, such as what the weather will be tomorrow. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text

FORE → FORK → PORK → PORT → POST → COST → CAST

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