LinkedIn CrossClimb #610 Solution: Conquer the December 31, 2025 Word Ladder Puzzle

LinkedIn CrossClimb #610 drops today, December 31, 2025, challenging players to build a perfect word ladder. This daily logic puzzle requires guessing words from clues, then arranging them so each differs by exactly one letter. Keywords: CrossClimb solution, LinkedIn games, word ladder puzzle, Question ID 610.

Understanding CrossClimb Rules

In CrossClimb, solve each clue for a four-letter word. Reorder the rows to form a chain where adjacent words change only one letter, like TEXT to TENT. Once arranged, unlock the compound question for the top (NEXT) and bottom (LAST) words to complete the climb. No rearranging letters—just strategic single swaps!

Step-by-Step Clue Solutions

Here’s how to crack each hint logically:

Hint 1: Send a message using a cell phone

The straightforward answer is TEXT. This common action fits perfectly as the starting point in many word ladders.

Hint 2: Collapsible shelter used when camping

TENT is the go-to word. Change the last letter of TEXT (X to N) for this seamless one-letter shift.

Hint 3: Confined, with “up”

PENT matches "pent up." Swap the first letter of TENT (T to P) to keep the ladder climbing.

Hint 4: Breathe with quick, short breaths like a dog does to cool down

Dogs PANT to cool off. Flip the third letter of PENT (E to A) for another valid step.

Hint 5: ___, present, and future

The classic phrase is "past, present, and future," so PAST. Alter the last letter of PANT (N to S) to progress.

Building the Word Ladder

Now arrange them in this order to satisfy the one-letter rule:

TEXT
↓ (X→N)
TENT
↓ (T→P)
PENT
↓ (E→A)
PANT
↓ (N→S)
PAST

This chain uses common words and vowel/consonant swaps—key CrossClimb strategy.

Unlocking the Compound Question

With the ladder set, reveal the final clue: "A way to complete “___ year” on Dec. 31 to describe 2026, and a way to complete “___ year” on Jan. 1 to describe 2025."

• Top: On Dec. 31, 2025, say goodbye to the LAST year (2025) and hello to the NEXT year (2026).
• Bottom: Perfectly caps the ladder—add LAST below PAST (S→T, then insert A and S? Wait, no: the compound unlocks top NEXT above TEXT and bottom LAST below PAST, but focus on the fits.

Full climb:

NEXT  ← Top Answer
TEXT
TENT
PENT
PANT
PAST
LAST  ← Bottom Answer

Tips to Solve Future CrossClimb Puzzles

• Test multiple synonyms if a word doesn't ladder.
• Prioritize vowel changes for easy transitions.
• Work from ends if stuck.
• Use the hint button sparingly.

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