“Frighten or spook”
Clue
“Frighten or spook”
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jan 21, 2026, #631
1 of 7 words revealed.
““Frighten or spook”” answer
The answer to ““Frighten or spook”” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on January 21, 2026 is SCARE.
SCARE
5 letters · Clue 1 · Row 2 of 7
How SCARE fits the word ladder
SCARF → SCARE → SCARS
- From SCARF to SCARE, change letter 5 from F to E.
- From SCARE to SCARS, change letter 5 from E to S.
SCARE 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 #631: full word ladder
The full January 21, 2026 ladder is below, with ““Frighten or spook”” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCARF | Top word |
| 2 | SCARE← this clue | “Frighten or spook” |
| 3 | SCARS | “Reminders of a battle” |
| 4 | SOARS | “Takes to the air” |
| 5 | BOARS | “Wild pigs” |
| 6 | BOATS | “Vehicles that may use engines, sails, or oars to move forward” |
| 7 | BOOTS | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- “Reminders of a battle”
- “Takes to the air”
- “Wild pigs”
- “Vehicles that may use engines, sails, or oars to move forward”
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to ““Frighten or spook”” in Crossclimb?
The answer is SCARE, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #631 on January 21, 2026. It answers clue 1.
How does SCARE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is SCARF → SCARE → SCARS. Change letter 5 from F to E for the first step, then letter 5 from E to S for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #631, dated January 21, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.