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LinkedIn Crossclimb #885 answer — Trendy or acceptable (Friday, October 2, 2026)
Crossclimb · A word ladder where each rung changes one letter · puzzle #885
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Crossclimb #885 is a ladder of 5 4-letter words; each rung changes exactly one letter from the one before. The top and bottom words are not clued directly: each is one letter away from the rung it touches, at position 3.
Hints
Hint 1: where to start
The quickest clue is "Play the ___ (act like a court jester)", a 4-letter word starting with F.
Hint 2: a solid foothold
Once sorted, the rungs start at COOL and end at FIND; the letters that change are positions 1, 4, 3 and 2.
Hint 3: nearly there
COAL goes on top and WIND at the bottom; each differs from its neighbouring rung in position 3.
Solution
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- coalTop: The top + bottom rows = Two sources of energy, one that's burned and one that blows. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
- coolTrendy or acceptable
- foolPlay the ___ (act like a court jester)
- foodNecessary source of nutrients
- fondHaving a warm, positive opinion (of)
- findLocate, as something lost
- windBottom: The top + bottom rows = Two sources of energy, one that's burned and one that blows. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Solution as text
COAL → COOL → FOOL → FOOD → FOND → FIND → WIND
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