“Certain curves used in trigonometry”

Clue

“Certain curves used in trigonometry”

5 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Jan 18, 2026, #628

1 of 7 words revealed.

“Certain curves used in trigonometry”” answer

The answer to “Certain curves used in trigonometry” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on January 18, 2026 is SINES.

SINES

5 letters · Clue 1 · Row 2 of 7

How SINES fits the word ladder

SINUSSINESWINES

  1. From SINUS to SINES, change letter 4 from U to E.
  2. From SINES to WINES, change letter 1 from S to W.

SINES 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 #628: full word ladder

The full January 18, 2026 ladder is below, with ““Certain curves used in trigonometry”” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #628, January 18, 2026
RowWordClue
1SINUSTop word
2SINES← this clue“Certain curves used in trigonometry”
3WINES“They’re kept in cellars and often paired with meals”
4WINGS“Parts of a bird, or Paul McCartney’s band after the Beatles broke up”
5RINGS“They can show a tree’s age”
6RUNGS“Steps on a ladder”
7LUNGSBottom word

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What is the answer to ““Certain curves used in trigonometry”” in Crossclimb?

The answer is SINES, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #628 on January 18, 2026. It answers clue 1.

How does SINES fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is SINUS → SINES → WINES. Change letter 4 from U to E for the first step, then letter 1 from S to W for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.

Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?

This clue is from puzzle #628, dated January 18, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.

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