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LinkedIn Crossclimb #880 answer — Small squares containing circuits (Sunday, September 27, 2026)
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #880
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#880 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
"Plays with, as a kite" gives way first; the answer starts with F and ends with S.
Hint 2: a solid foothold
From CHIPS down to FLEES the letters that change are H to L, C to F, P to E and I to E.
Hint 3: nearly there
The top word is SHIPS; the bottom is FLEET.
Solution
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- shipsTop: The top + bottom rows = Ocean vessels, and a word for a group of them. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
- chipsSmall squares containing circuits
- clipsShort segments from longer videos
- flipsTurns over, as a playing card
- fliesPlays with, as a kite
- fleesRuns away from danger
- fleetBottom: The top + bottom rows = Ocean vessels, and a word for a group of them. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text
SHIPS → CHIPS → CLIPS → FLIPS → FLIES → FLEES → FLEET
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