LinkedIn CrossClimb #595 Solution: December 16, 2025 - Step-by-Step Guide

Master today's LinkedIn CrossClimb puzzle (#595, published December 16, 2025) with our detailed walkthrough. CrossClimb challenges you to guess words from clues, then rearrange them into a **word ladder** where each step changes exactly one letter. Unlock the compound clue for the top and bottom words to complete the climb. Keywords: LinkedIn CrossClimb solution, word ladder puzzle, daily LinkedIn games, CrossClimb hints.

How CrossClimb Works: Quick Refresher

In CrossClimb, solve clues for 4-letter words, reorder rows to form a chain (e.g., CAT → CAR → BAR), then fill the unlocked top/bottom for the combo phrase. Each adjacent word differs by **one letter only**. Stuck? Try vowel swaps or common transitions.

Hint Solutions: Breaking Down Each Clue

Here are the answers for the five hints, all 4-letter words:

• Hint 1: Eldest daughter of Homer and Marge Simpson
  The Simpsons' smart eldest daughter is LISA. Iconic character from the long-running animated series.
• Hint 2: Enumeration of items, as for shopping
  A written or mental record of things to buy or do is a LIST. Everyday term for organized items.
• Hint 3: “___ we forget …”
  Completes the phrase "Lest we forget," meaning "in case we forget." Answer: LEST.
• Hint 4: Most effective
  The superlative of "good" for efficacy: BEST. Simple adjective for top performance.
• Hint 5: Tempo for a drummer
  A drummer keeps the BEAT, the rhythmic pulse in music.

Building the Word Ladder: Step-by-Step Reasoning

Now, reorder these into a valid ladder. Start from LISA and climb by changing one letter at a time to reach BEAN. Here's the logical path:

1. LISA (Hint 1) → Change I to T: LSTA? No—invalid. Try S to S, but logical: LISA → LIST (change A to T). Perfect shopping list from Simpsons sister.
2. LIST → Change I to E: LIST → LEST (change I to E). From list to "lest we forget"—smooth transition.
3. LEST → Change L to B: LEST → BEST (change L to B). Most effective follows seamlessly.
4. BEST → Change S to A: BEST → BEAT (change S to A). Drummer's tempo from best.

This chains perfectly: LISA → LIST → LEST → BEST → BEAT. Each step is one letter different, all valid words matching clues.

Compound Clue: Unlocking Top & Bottom

With the ladder set, unlock the two-word phrase: A two-word phrase for a legume named after the capital of Peru that may be found in a Brunswick stew.

• Peru's capital is Lima.
• The legume is the Lima bean, a staple in dishes like Brunswick stew (a hearty Southern stew).

Thus: Top Answer: LIMA (fits before LISA, change A to S? Wait—no, top/bottom anchor the ladder).

Bottom Answer: BEAN (extends from BEAT: change T to N, A to A? BEAT → BEAN by changing T to N. Ideal fit!)

Full ladder: LIMA → LISA → LIST → LEST → BEST → BEAT → BEAN. Verify changes:

• LIMA → LISA (M→S)
• LISA → LIST (A→T)
• LIST → LEST (I→E)
• LEST → BEST (L→B)
• BEST → BEAT (S→A)
• BEAT → BEAN (T→N)

Tips for Future CrossClimb Puzzles

• Guess all clues first, then rearrange.
• Focus on vowels or consonants for transitions.
• Work from ends if stuck.
• Common words win—avoid obscurities.

Congrats on solving LinkedIn CrossClimb #595! Check back daily for more LinkedIn games solutions, word ladder guides, and puzzle tips. Play now on LinkedIn!