LinkedIn CrossClimb Puzzle Solution Guide

LinkedIn's CrossClimb puzzle challenges players to build a word ladder where each word differs by exactly one letter from the previous one. Today's puzzle combines word-finding skills with logical reasoning. Let's walk through each step of the solution.

Phase 1: Finding the Five Words

The first phase requires you to solve five clues, each leading to a single word:

• Hint 1 - Flaw in an argument: HOLE
• Hint 2 - The bottom of a shoe: SOLE
• Hint 3 - Performance by just one musician: SOLO
• Hint 4 - Large structure to hold grain: SILO
• Hint 5 - Woven material known for its smoothness that naturally comes from some worm cocoons: SILK

Phase 2: Arranging the Word Ladder

Now comes the puzzle-solving part. You must arrange these five words so that each consecutive word differs by exactly one letter. The key is identifying which letters change between words:

• HOLE → SOLE (H becomes S)
• SOLE → SOLO (E becomes O)
• SOLO → SILO (O becomes I)
• SILO → SILK (O becomes K)

The complete ladder flows from HOLE at the top through SOLE, SOLO, and SILO, ending with SILK at the bottom.

Phase 3: Solving the Compound Question

The final phase presents a compound clue: "A compound word that describes how someone might feel during a long trip abroad if they are missing their usual place."

This clue hints at a feeling of displacement and longing while traveling. The two words that solve this are:

• Top word: HOME
• Bottom word: SICK

These combine to form "homesick," which perfectly describes the emotional state described in the clue. Each word maintains the one-letter-change rule with its adjacent word in the ladder.

Puzzle-Solving Tips

To solve CrossClimb puzzles efficiently:

• Start by identifying all five words from their clues
• Look for common letter patterns that could connect your words
• Work backwards from compound words if the final clue gives you hints
• Remember that each word changes only one letter, which limits your options significantly
• Consider how themed words might relate to each other

CrossClimb combines wordplay with logical reasoning, making it one of LinkedIn's most engaging puzzle games. Practice these techniques daily to improve your solving speed and accuracy!