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LinkedIn Crossclimb #827 answer — Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #827
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Crossclimb #827 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 "Gets a lot of rays at the beach" — a 4-letter word.
Hint 2 — a solid foothold
The rungs, in ladder order, start with TAPE and end with TOWS.
Hint 3 — nearly there
The top word is CAPE; the bottom is TOWN.
Solution
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- capeTop: The top + bottom rows = A two-word name for a port city that is the legislative capital of South Africa. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
- tapeSticky strip that can be used instead of glue
- tapsLight hits
- tansGets a lot of rays at the beach
- tonsA great amount, or units to describe something weighing 10,000 pounds
- towsPulls an automobile to a repair shop
- townBottom: The top + bottom rows = A two-word name for a port city that is the legislative capital of South Africa. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text
CAPE → TAPE → TAPS → TANS → TONS → TOWS → TOWN
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