“Steps on a ladder”
Clue
“Steps on a ladder”
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jan 18, 2026, #628
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““Steps on a ladder”” answer
The answer to ““Steps on a ladder”” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on January 18, 2026 is RUNGS.
RUNGS
5 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How RUNGS fits the word ladder
RINGS → RUNGS → LUNGS
- From RINGS to RUNGS, change letter 2 from I to U.
- From RUNGS to LUNGS, change letter 1 from R to L.
RUNGS 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 #628: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SINUS | Top word |
| 2 | SINES | “Certain curves used in trigonometry” |
| 3 | WINES | “They’re kept in cellars and often paired with meals” |
| 4 | WINGS | “Parts of a bird, or Paul McCartney’s band after the Beatles broke up” |
| 5 | RINGS | “They can show a tree’s age” |
| 6 | RUNGS← this clue | “Steps on a ladder” |
| 7 | LUNGS | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- “Certain curves used in trigonometry”
- “They’re kept in cellars and often paired with meals”
- “Parts of a bird, or Paul McCartney’s band after the Beatles broke up”
- “They can show a tree’s age”
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to ““Steps on a ladder”” in Crossclimb?
The answer is RUNGS, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #628 on January 18, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does RUNGS fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is RINGS → RUNGS → LUNGS. Change letter 2 from I to U for the first step, then letter 1 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 #628, dated January 18, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.