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LinkedIn Crossclimb #836 answer — Friday, August 14, 2026
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #836
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Crossclimb #836 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 "To complain, or a type of fish like koi" — a 4-letter word.
Hint 2 — a solid foothold
The rungs, in ladder order, start with WASP and end with PART.
Hint 3 — nearly there
The top word is GASP; the bottom is PANT.
Solution
Tap any part to reveal it, or reveal everything at once.
- gaspTop: The top + bottom rows = Two words meaning to breathe quickly and loudly.
- waspOutdoor pest that has a powerful sting
- warpBecome misshapen, often under heat
- carpTo complain, or a type of fish like koi
- cartVehicle used for hauling
- partComponent of a larger whole
- pantBottom: The top + bottom rows = Two words meaning to breathe quickly and loudly.
Solution as text
GASP → WASP → WARP → CARP → CART → PART → PANT
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