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LinkedIn Crossclimb #871 answer — Friday, September 18, 2026

Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #871

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Crossclimb #871 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 "Monthly apartment payment" — a 4-letter word.

Hint 2 — a solid foothold

The rungs, in ladder order, start with RIND and end with BEST.

Hint 3 — nearly there

The top word is WIND; the bottom is WEST.

Solution

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  1. windTop: The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for an easterly current considered mild and favorable. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
  2. rindOuter part of a lemon
  3. rendTear apart
  4. rentMonthly apartment payment
  5. bentOut of shape or crooked
  6. bestThe tops, quality-wise
  7. westBottom: The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for an easterly current considered mild and favorable. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text

WIND → RIND → REND → RENT → BENT → BEST → WEST

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