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LinkedIn Crossclimb #847 answer — Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #847
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Crossclimb #847 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 "It may hold up your jeans" — a 4-letter word.
Hint 2 — a solid foothold
The rungs, in ladder order, start with BEAD and end with FELL.
Hint 3 — nearly there
The top word is READ; the bottom is WELL.
Solution
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- readTop: The top + bottom rows = A hyphenated word describing someone who is highly educated through books. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
- beadStone with a hole in it used in jewelry
- beatQuality of a danceable song
- beltIt may hold up your jeans
- feltSoft green material on a poker table
- fellPlunged
- wellBottom: The top + bottom rows = A hyphenated word describing someone who is highly educated through books. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text
READ → BEAD → BEAT → BELT → FELT → FELL → WELL
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