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LinkedIn Crossclimb #872 answer — Saturday, September 19, 2026
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #872
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Crossclimb #872 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 "One of the seven deadly sins" — a 4-letter word.
Hint 2 — a solid foothold
The rungs, in ladder order, start with LIFT and end with BUSY.
Hint 3 — nearly there
The top word is LIFE; the bottom is BUOY.
Solution
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- lifeTop: The top + bottom rows = A compound word for a rescue item on a ship. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
- liftAnother word for what's called an elevator in North America
- listYou might make one for a shopping trip
- lustOne of the seven deadly sins
- bustSculpture of the upper part of the body
- busyHaving lots of things going on
- buoyBottom: The top + bottom rows = A compound word for a rescue item on a ship. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text
LIFE → LIFT → LIST → LUST → BUST → BUSY → BUOY
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