LinkedIn CrossClimb #900
Reveal the ladder one rung at a time
1Start here+
SONG is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = A compound word for a volume that holds lots of lyrics. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.” and serves as an endpoint.
Opening endpoint2Reveal rung 2+
GONG is the answer to “Percussion instrument resembling a very large cymbal”.
SONG → GONG changes position 1 from S to G.3Reveal rung 3+
GONE is the answer to “Missing”.
GONG → GONE changes position 4 from G to E.4Reveal rung 4+
CONE is the answer to “Alternative to a cup in an ice cream parlor”.
GONE → CONE changes position 1 from G to C.5Reveal rung 5+
CONK is the answer to “___ out (break down or fall asleep)”.
CONE → CONK changes position 4 from E to K.6Reveal rung 6+
COOK is the answer to “Their job might require an apron”.
CONK → COOK changes position 3 from N to O.7Final rung+
BOOK is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = A compound word for a volume that holds lots of lyrics. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.” and serves as an endpoint.
COOK → BOOK changes position 1 from C to B.Reveal the complete answer and endpoint connection
SONG + BOOK
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
SONG → GONG starts the chain with a change in position 1. From there, the changed positions run 1, 4, 1, 4, 3, 1, which is a quick way to verify the order without relying on meaning alone.
- StepSolve the middle clues, then anchor GONG beside SONG because they differ at exactly one position.
- StepContinue through GONG → GONE → CONE → CONK → COOK, checking spelling position by position rather than grouping words by topic.
- StepPlace BOOK at the other endpoint and use the shared endpoint clue to connect SONG with BOOK.
Every rung explained
SONG is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = A compound word for a volume that holds lots of lyrics. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.” and serves as an endpoint.
Opening endpointGONG is the answer to “Percussion instrument resembling a very large cymbal”.
SONG → GONG changes position 1 from S to G.GONE is the answer to “Missing”.
GONG → GONE changes position 4 from G to E.CONE is the answer to “Alternative to a cup in an ice cream parlor”.
GONE → CONE changes position 1 from G to C.CONK is the answer to “___ out (break down or fall asleep)”.
CONE → CONK changes position 4 from E to K.COOK is the answer to “Their job might require an apron”.
CONK → COOK changes position 3 from N to O.BOOK is the answer to “The top + bottom rows = A compound word for a volume that holds lots of lyrics. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.” and serves as an endpoint.
COOK → BOOK changes position 1 from C to B.What this edition teaches
This edition rewards positional checking: its 6 legal moves change letter positions 1, 4, 1, 4, 3, 1. When the clue meanings wander, the one-letter rule keeps the ladder from wandering with them.
Endpoint result: SONG + BOOK.
Continue without losing the plot
Nearby editions: #899 SLEDDOGS · #898 FOLKROCK