“Makes sharper, as a sword or as a skill at work”
Clue
“Makes sharper, as a sword or as a skill at work”
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jan 23, 2026, #633
1 of 7 words revealed.
Clues
- “Makes sharper, as a sword or as a skill at work”
““Makes sharper, as a sword or as a skill at work”” answer
The answer to ““Makes sharper, as a sword or as a skill at work”” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on January 23, 2026 is HONES.
HONES
5 letters · Clue 1 · Row 2 of 7
How HONES fits the word ladder
HONEY → HONES → BONES
- From HONEY to HONES, change letter 5 from Y to S.
- From HONES to BONES, change letter 1 from H to B.
HONES 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 #633: full word ladder
The full January 23, 2026 ladder is below, with ““Makes sharper, as a sword or as a skill at work”” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HONEY | Top word |
| 2 | HONES← this clue | “Makes sharper, as a sword or as a skill at work” |
| 3 | BONES | “Set of 206 typically seen in the adult human body” |
| 4 | BORES | “Tells the least interesting stories (possibly putting the audience to sleep)” |
| 5 | CORES | “Apple leftovers” |
| 6 | COMES | “"Here ___ the Sun" by the Beatles, missing a word that means "shows up"” |
| 7 | COMBS | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- “Set of 206 typically seen in the adult human body”
- “Tells the least interesting stories (possibly putting the audience to sleep)”
- “Apple leftovers”
- “"Here ___ the Sun" by the Beatles, missing a word that means "shows up"”
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to ““Makes sharper, as a sword or as a skill at work”” in Crossclimb?
The answer is HONES, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #633 on January 23, 2026. It answers clue 1.
How does HONES fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is HONEY → HONES → BONES. Change letter 5 from Y to S for the first step, then letter 1 from H to B for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #633, dated January 23, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.