“A trick intended to deceive someone”
Clue
“A trick intended to deceive someone”
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jan 16, 2026, #626
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Clues
- “A trick intended to deceive someone”
““A trick intended to deceive someone”” answer
The answer to ““A trick intended to deceive someone”” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on January 16, 2026 is RUSE.
RUSE
4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How RUSE fits the word ladder
RUST → RUSE → MUSE
- From RUST to RUSE, change letter 4 from T to E.
- From RUSE to MUSE, change letter 1 from R to M.
RUSE is the answer to clue 5 and occupies row 6 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #626: full word ladder
The full January 16, 2026 ladder is below, with ““A trick intended to deceive someone”” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | POET | Top word |
| 2 | POST | “Share an update to followers on LinkedIn” |
| 3 | LOST | “Unaware of one’s location” |
| 4 | LUST | “One of the seven deadly sins” |
| 5 | RUST | “Reddish-brown color, such as after iron oxidizes” |
| 6 | RUSE← this clue | “A trick intended to deceive someone” |
| 7 | MUSE | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- “Share an update to followers on LinkedIn”
- “Unaware of one’s location”
- “One of the seven deadly sins”
- “Reddish-brown color, such as after iron oxidizes”
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to ““A trick intended to deceive someone”” in Crossclimb?
The answer is RUSE, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #626 on January 16, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does RUSE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is RUST → RUSE → MUSE. Change letter 4 from T to E for the first step, then letter 1 from R to M for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #626, dated January 16, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.