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LinkedIn Crossclimb #877 answer — Part of a skeleton (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #877

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#877 has 5 rungs; neighbours differ in a single letter, and the top and bottom words hang off the ends. Solve the clues in any order; the sorting is the puzzle, and the top and bottom words unlock last.

Hints

Hint 1: where to start

The quickest clue is "___ of one's existence (nemesis)", a 4-letter word starting with B.

Hint 2: a solid foothold

From BONE down to FADE the letters that change are O to A, B to M, N to D and M to F.

Hint 3: nearly there

BONA goes on top and FIDE at the bottom; each differs from its neighbouring rung in position 4.

Solution

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  1. bonaTop: The top + bottom rows = A two-word Latin phrase meaning "genuine" or "authentic." Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
  2. bonePart of a skeleton
  3. bane___ of one's existence (nemesis)
  4. maneHair on a horse's neck
  5. madeCreated
  6. fadeGradually become invisible
  7. fideBottom: The top + bottom rows = A two-word Latin phrase meaning "genuine" or "authentic." Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text

BONA → BONE → BANE → MANE → MADE → FADE → FIDE

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