CrossClimb #850
Step-by-Step Breakdown
Returned from a trip abroad
Johann Sebastian ___ (German composer)
Alternative to a shower
Route from one place to another
Gently touches, as a pet dog
A compound word for what is paid out by slot machines (also known as fruit machines or poker machines).
Deep Dive & Strategy
CrossClimb #850: Ladder Climb Clues, Sharp Logic
A tight five-step letter ladder hides a satisfying compound-word finish. The clues look simple, but the swaps do the heavy lifting.