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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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- 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.
- forkCommon piece of tableware, or a branch in the road
- porkHam or bacon
- portPlace to plug in a USB device on a laptop
- postShare an update on social media
- costPrice to pay
- 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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