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LinkedIn Crossclimb #865 answer — Saturday, September 12, 2026
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #865
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Crossclimb #865 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 "___ and rave" — a 4-letter word.
Hint 2 — a solid foothold
The rungs, in ladder order, start with WANE and end with RIFT.
Hint 3 — nearly there
The top word is WARE; the bottom is GIFT.
Solution
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- wareTop: The top + bottom rows = A compound word for decorative items given as presents, such as fancy silver for a wedding couple. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
- waneWax and ___
- wantDesire
- rant___ and rave
- raftBoat that's simply logs lashed together
- riftFissure, as in nature or a tense relationship
- giftBottom: The top + bottom rows = A compound word for decorative items given as presents, such as fancy silver for a wedding couple. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text
WARE → WANE → WANT → RANT → RAFT → RIFT → GIFT
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