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LinkedIn Crossclimb #866 answer — Sunday, September 13, 2026
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #866
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Crossclimb #866 is a ladder of 5 5-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 tumble (turbulent)" — a 5-letter word.
Hint 2 — a solid foothold
The rungs, in ladder order, start with ROUSE and end with TOUCH.
Hint 3 — nearly there
The top word is HOUSE; the bottom is COUCH.
Solution
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- houseTop: The top + bottom rows = A place to live, and a piece of furniture often found in it. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
- rouseAwaken, or stir to action
- rougeCosmetics purchase for the cheeks
- rough___ and tumble (turbulent)
- toughHard to chew, like low-quality meat
- touchAffect one's heartstrings
- couchBottom: The top + bottom rows = A place to live, and a piece of furniture often found in it. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text
HOUSE → ROUSE → ROUGE → ROUGH → TOUGH → TOUCH → COUCH
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