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LinkedIn Crossclimb #821 answer — Thursday, July 30, 2026
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #821
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Crossclimb #821 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 "Employ for a job" — a 4-letter word.
Hint 2 — a solid foothold
The rungs, in ladder order, start with HERD and end with DARE.
Hint 3 — nearly there
The top word is HARD; the bottom is WARE.
Solution
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- hardTop: The top + bottom rows = A compound word for the physical components of a computer. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
- herdLarge group of animals like cows or sheep
- hereIn this location
- hireEmploy for a job
- direExtremely serious, like some consequences
- dareChallenge someone to complete a task
- wareBottom: The top + bottom rows = A compound word for the physical components of a computer. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text
HARD → HERD → HERE → HIRE → DIRE → DARE → WARE
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