LinkedIn CrossClimb #850
Reveal the ladder one rung at a time
1Start here+
JACK is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = A compound word for what is paid out by slot machines (also known as fruit machines or poker machines). Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.” and serves as an endpoint.
Opening endpoint2Reveal rung 2+
BACK is the answer to “Returned from a trip abroad”.
JACK → BACK changes position 1 from J to B.3Reveal rung 3+
BACH is the answer to “Johann Sebastian ___ (German composer)”.
BACK → BACH changes position 4 from K to H.4Reveal rung 4+
BATH is the answer to “Alternative to a shower”.
BACH → BATH changes position 3 from C to T.5Reveal rung 5+
PATH is the answer to “Route from one place to another”.
BATH → PATH changes position 1 from B to P.6Reveal rung 6+
PATS is the answer to “Gently touches, as a pet dog”.
PATH → PATS changes position 4 from H to S.7Final rung+
POTS is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = A compound word for what is paid out by slot machines (also known as fruit machines or poker machines). Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.” and serves as an endpoint.
PATS → POTS changes position 2 from A to O.Reveal the complete answer and endpoint connection
JACK + POTS
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The structural clue
How the ladder gives itself away
JACK → BACK starts the chain with a change in position 1. From there, the changed positions run 1, 4, 3, 1, 4, 2, which is a quick way to verify the order without relying on meaning alone.
- StepSolve the middle clues, then anchor BACK beside JACK because they differ at exactly one position.
- StepContinue through BACK → BACH → BATH → PATH → PATS, checking spelling position by position rather than grouping words by topic.
- StepPlace POTS at the other endpoint and use the shared endpoint clue to connect JACK with POTS.
Every rung explained
JACK is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = A compound word for what is paid out by slot machines (also known as fruit machines or poker machines). Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.” and serves as an endpoint.
Opening endpointBACK is the answer to “Returned from a trip abroad”.
JACK → BACK changes position 1 from J to B.BACH is the answer to “Johann Sebastian ___ (German composer)”.
BACK → BACH changes position 4 from K to H.BATH is the answer to “Alternative to a shower”.
BACH → BATH changes position 3 from C to T.PATH is the answer to “Route from one place to another”.
BATH → PATH changes position 1 from B to P.PATS is the answer to “Gently touches, as a pet dog”.
PATH → PATS changes position 4 from H to S.POTS is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = A compound word for what is paid out by slot machines (also known as fruit machines or poker machines). Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.” and serves as an endpoint.
PATS → POTS changes position 2 from A to O.What this edition teaches
This edition rewards positional checking: its 6 legal moves change letter positions 1, 4, 3, 1, 4, 2. When the clue meanings wander, the one-letter rule keeps the ladder from wandering with them.
Endpoint result: JACK + POTS.
Continue without losing the plot
Nearby editions: #851 MILERACE · #849 SAIDDONE