“Practitioner of witchcraft, in folklore”
Clue
“Practitioner of witchcraft, in folklore”
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jan 17, 2026, #627
1 of 7 words revealed.
Clues
- “Practitioner of witchcraft, in folklore”
““Practitioner of witchcraft, in folklore”” answer
The answer to ““Practitioner of witchcraft, in folklore”” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on January 17, 2026 is CRONE.
CRONE
5 letters · Clue 1 · Row 2 of 7
How CRONE fits the word ladder
DRONE → CRONE → CRANE
- From DRONE to CRONE, change letter 1 from D to C.
- From CRONE to CRANE, change letter 3 from O to A.
CRONE is the answer to clue 1 and occupies row 2 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 ““Practitioner of witchcraft, in folklore”” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
Show the complete word ladder
| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRONE | Top word |
| 2 | CRONE← this clue | “Practitioner of witchcraft, in folklore” |
| 3 | CRANE | “Machine used when building a tall skyscraper” |
| 4 | CRANK | “Handle rotated to turn something on” |
| 5 | PRANK | “Play a practical joke on” |
| 6 | PLANK | “What a pirate will make you walk” |
| 7 | PLANE | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- “Machine used when building a tall skyscraper”
- “Handle rotated to turn something on”
- “Play a practical joke on”
- “What a pirate will make you walk”
See all answers on the Crossclimb #627 answer page, or visit today's Crossclimb answer for the latest puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to ““Practitioner of witchcraft, in folklore”” in Crossclimb?
The answer is CRONE, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #627 on January 17, 2026. It answers clue 1.
How does CRONE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is DRONE → CRONE → CRANE. Change letter 1 from D to C for the first step, then letter 3 from O to A 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.