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LinkedIn Crossclimb #863 answer — Thursday, September 10, 2026
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #863
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Crossclimb #863 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 "Clean with a rag, as a pane of glass" — a 4-letter word.
Hint 2 — a solid foothold
The rungs, in ladder order, start with ROPE and end with VISE.
Hint 3 — nearly there
The top word is ROSE; the bottom is VASE.
Solution
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- roseTop: The top + bottom rows = A type of flower and what you might put it in. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
- ropeWhat you use to tie up a boat at a pier
- ripeReady to eat, like fruit
- wipeClean with a rag, as a pane of glass
- wise“A word to the ___” (helpful hint)
- viseGripping tool with two jaws
- vaseBottom: The top + bottom rows = A type of flower and what you might put it in. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text
ROSE → ROPE → RIPE → WIPE → WISE → VISE → VASE
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