“Play a practical joke on”
Clue
“Play a practical joke on”
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jan 17, 2026, #627
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““Play a practical joke on”” answer
The answer to ““Play a practical joke on”” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on January 17, 2026 is PRANK.
PRANK
5 letters · Clue 4 · Row 5 of 7
How PRANK fits the word ladder
CRANK → PRANK → PLANK
- From CRANK to PRANK, change letter 1 from C to P.
- From PRANK to PLANK, change letter 2 from R to L.
PRANK 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 #627: full word ladder
The full January 17, 2026 ladder is below, with ““Play a practical joke on”” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRONE | Top word |
| 2 | CRONE | “Practitioner of witchcraft, in folklore” |
| 3 | CRANE | “Machine used when building a tall skyscraper” |
| 4 | CRANK | “Handle rotated to turn something on” |
| 5 | PRANK← this clue | “Play a practical joke on” |
| 6 | PLANK | “What a pirate will make you walk” |
| 7 | PLANE | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- “Practitioner of witchcraft, in folklore”
- “Machine used when building a tall skyscraper”
- “Handle rotated to turn something on”
- “What a pirate will make you walk”
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to ““Play a practical joke on”” in Crossclimb?
The answer is PRANK, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #627 on January 17, 2026. It answers clue 4.
How does PRANK fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is CRANK → PRANK → PLANK. Change letter 1 from C to P for the first step, then letter 2 from R to L for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #627, dated January 17, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.