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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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- 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.
- bonePart of a skeleton
- bane___ of one's existence (nemesis)
- maneHair on a horse's neck
- madeCreated
- fadeGradually become invisible
- 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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