“Reddish-brown color, such as after iron oxidizes”
Clue
“Reddish-brown color, such as after iron oxidizes”
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jan 16, 2026, #626
1 of 7 words revealed.
Clues
- “Reddish-brown color, such as after iron oxidizes”
““Reddish-brown color, such as after iron oxidizes”” answer
The answer to ““Reddish-brown color, such as after iron oxidizes”” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on January 16, 2026 is RUST.
RUST
4 letters · Clue 4 · Row 5 of 7
How RUST fits the word ladder
LUST → RUST → RUSE
- From LUST to RUST, change letter 1 from L to R.
- From RUST to RUSE, change letter 4 from T to E.
RUST is the answer to clue 4 and occupies row 5 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 ““Reddish-brown color, such as after iron oxidizes”” 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← this clue | “Reddish-brown color, such as after iron oxidizes” |
| 6 | RUSE | “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”
- “A trick intended to deceive someone”
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to ““Reddish-brown color, such as after iron oxidizes”” in Crossclimb?
The answer is RUST, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #626 on January 16, 2026. It answers clue 4.
How does RUST fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is LUST → RUST → RUSE. Change letter 1 from L to R for the first step, then letter 4 from T to E 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.