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LinkedIn Crossclimb #824 answer — Sunday, August 2, 2026
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #824
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Crossclimb #824 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 "Gentle or moderate" — a 4-letter word.
Hint 2 — a solid foothold
The rungs, in ladder order, start with GILL and end with WILY.
Hint 3 — nearly there
The top word is GILD; the bottom is LILY.
Solution
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- gildTop: The top + bottom rows = Two words that complete the saying “___ the ___” meaning to embellish or overdecorate something that is already beautiful. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
- gillBreathing organ used by a fish to get oxygen from water
- millPlace where grain is ground into flour
- mildGentle or moderate
- wild___-goose chase (lengthy and usually fruitless pursuit)
- wilyCunning and shrewd
- lilyBottom: The top + bottom rows = Two words that complete the saying “___ the ___” meaning to embellish or overdecorate something that is already beautiful. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text
GILD → GILL → MILL → MILD → WILD → WILY → LILY
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