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LinkedIn Crossclimb #867 answer — Monday, September 14, 2026

Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #867

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Crossclimb #867 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 "Swampy land" — a 4-letter word.

Hint 2 — a solid foothold

The rungs, in ladder order, start with MIND and end with SORE.

Hint 3 — nearly there

The top word is KIND; the bottom is SORT.

Solution

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  1. kindTop: The top + bottom rows = Two synonyms of the word "variety."
  2. mind“Make up your ___” (come to a decision)
  3. mineDig in the earth for precious metals
  4. mireSwampy land
  5. moreOpposite of less
  6. soreAching a bit, as after a run
  7. sortBottom: The top + bottom rows = Two synonyms of the word "variety."
Solution as text

KIND → MIND → MINE → MIRE → MORE → SORE → SORT

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