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LinkedIn Crossclimb #853 answer — Monday, August 31, 2026
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #853
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Crossclimb #853 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 "Home for bees" — a 4-letter word.
Hint 2 — a solid foothold
The rungs, in ladder order, start with TIRE and end with FINE.
Hint 3 — nearly there
The top word is TIME; the bottom is LINE.
Solution
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- timeTop: The top + bottom rows = A compound word for an organized list of what will happen and when, which may help to track a work project. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
- tireGrow weary from activity
- hireEmploy someone to join a work team
- hiveHome for bees
- fiveNumber of stars in many top ratings
- fineSatisfactory, or amount paid as a penalty
- lineBottom: The top + bottom rows = A compound word for an organized list of what will happen and when, which may help to track a work project. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text
TIME → TIRE → HIRE → HIVE → FIVE → FINE → LINE
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