LinkedIn CrossClimb #857
Reveal the ladder one rung at a time
1Start here+
DROP is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for a tennis stroke that lands the ball near the net. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.” and serves as an endpoint.
Opening endpoint2Reveal rung 2+
CROP is the answer to “Plant grown for human consumption”.
DROP → CROP changes position 1 from D to C.3Reveal rung 3+
COOP is the answer to “Where chickens live”.
CROP → COOP changes position 2 from R to O.4Reveal rung 4+
LOOP is the answer to “Section of a roller coaster that may be particularly exciting or scary to ride around”.
COOP → LOOP changes position 1 from C to L.5Reveal rung 5+
LOOT is the answer to “Treasure found in a dungeon”.
LOOP → LOOT changes position 4 from P to T.6Reveal rung 6+
SOOT is the answer to “Black powder in a chimney”.
LOOT → SOOT changes position 1 from L to S.7Final rung+
SHOT is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for a tennis stroke that lands the ball near the net. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.” and serves as an endpoint.
SOOT → SHOT changes position 2 from O to H.Reveal the complete answer and endpoint connection
DROP + SHOT
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The structural clue
How the ladder gives itself away
DROP → CROP starts the chain with a change in position 1. From there, the changed positions run 1, 2, 1, 4, 1, 2, which is a quick way to verify the order without relying on meaning alone.
- StepSolve the middle clues, then anchor CROP beside DROP because they differ at exactly one position.
- StepContinue through CROP → COOP → LOOP → LOOT → SOOT, checking spelling position by position rather than grouping words by topic.
- StepPlace SHOT at the other endpoint and use the shared endpoint clue to connect DROP with SHOT.
Every rung explained
DROP is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for a tennis stroke that lands the ball near the net. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.” and serves as an endpoint.
Opening endpointCROP is the answer to “Plant grown for human consumption”.
DROP → CROP changes position 1 from D to C.COOP is the answer to “Where chickens live”.
CROP → COOP changes position 2 from R to O.LOOP is the answer to “Section of a roller coaster that may be particularly exciting or scary to ride around”.
COOP → LOOP changes position 1 from C to L.LOOT is the answer to “Treasure found in a dungeon”.
LOOP → LOOT changes position 4 from P to T.SOOT is the answer to “Black powder in a chimney”.
LOOT → SOOT changes position 1 from L to S.SHOT is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for a tennis stroke that lands the ball near the net. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.” and serves as an endpoint.
SOOT → SHOT changes position 2 from O to H.What this edition teaches
This edition rewards positional checking: its 6 legal moves change letter positions 1, 2, 1, 4, 1, 2. When the clue meanings wander, the one-letter rule keeps the ladder from wandering with them.
Endpoint result: DROP + SHOT.
Continue without losing the plot
Nearby editions: #858 LUKELEIA · #856 TOWNHALL