LinkedIn CrossClimb #867
Reveal the ladder one rung at a time
1Start here+
SORT is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = Two synonyms of the word "variety."” and serves as an endpoint.
Opening endpoint2Reveal rung 2+
SORE is the answer to “Aching a bit, as after a run”.
SORT → SORE changes position 4 from T to E.3Reveal rung 3+
MORE is the answer to “Opposite of less”.
SORE → MORE changes position 1 from S to M.4Reveal rung 4+
MIRE is the answer to “Swampy land”.
MORE → MIRE changes position 2 from O to I.5Reveal rung 5+
MINE is the answer to “Dig in the earth for precious metals”.
MIRE → MINE changes position 3 from R to N.6Reveal rung 6+
MIND is the answer to ““Make up your ___” (come to a decision)”.
MINE → MIND changes position 4 from E to D.7Final rung+
KIND is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = Two synonyms of the word "variety."” and serves as an endpoint.
MIND → KIND changes position 1 from M to K.Reveal the complete answer and endpoint connection
SORT + KIND
Puzzle data read from the official public LinkedIn CrossClimb game through an anonymous visitor session, then validated for one-letter transitions. No account data is used or stored.
The structural clue
How the ladder gives itself away
SORT → SORE starts the chain with a change in position 4. From there, the changed positions run 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, which is a quick way to verify the order without relying on meaning alone.
- StepSolve the middle clues, then anchor SORE beside SORT because they differ at exactly one position.
- StepContinue through SORE → MORE → MIRE → MINE → MIND, checking spelling position by position rather than grouping words by topic.
- StepPlace KIND at the other endpoint and use the shared endpoint clue to connect SORT with KIND.
Every rung explained
SORT is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = Two synonyms of the word "variety."” and serves as an endpoint.
Opening endpointSORE is the answer to “Aching a bit, as after a run”.
SORT → SORE changes position 4 from T to E.MORE is the answer to “Opposite of less”.
SORE → MORE changes position 1 from S to M.MIRE is the answer to “Swampy land”.
MORE → MIRE changes position 2 from O to I.MINE is the answer to “Dig in the earth for precious metals”.
MIRE → MINE changes position 3 from R to N.MIND is the answer to ““Make up your ___” (come to a decision)”.
MINE → MIND changes position 4 from E to D.KIND is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = Two synonyms of the word "variety."” and serves as an endpoint.
MIND → KIND changes position 1 from M to K.What this edition teaches
This edition rewards positional checking: its 6 legal moves change letter positions 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1. When the clue meanings wander, the one-letter rule keeps the ladder from wandering with them.
Endpoint result: SORT + KIND.
Continue without losing the plot
Nearby editions: #868 BACKPACK · #866 HOUSECOUCH