“Brushes off an insect, like a fly”
Clue
“Brushes off an insect, like a fly”
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jan 24, 2026, #634
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““Brushes off an insect, like a fly”” answer
The answer to ““Brushes off an insect, like a fly”” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on January 24, 2026 is SHOOS.
SHOOS
5 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How SHOOS fits the word ladder
SHOPS → SHOOS → SHOOT
- From SHOPS to SHOOS, change letter 4 from P to O.
- From SHOOS to SHOOT, change letter 5 from S to T.
SHOOS 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 #634: full word ladder
The full January 24, 2026 ladder is below, with ““Brushes off an insect, like a fly”” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SKIER | Top word |
| 2 | SKIES | ““Nothin’ but blue ___” (line from an Irving Berlin song that might describe sightings on a very clear day)” |
| 3 | SKIPS | “Moves by using one’s left foot twice, then one’s right foot twice, and so on” |
| 4 | SHIPS | “Vessels in a navy” |
| 5 | SHOPS | “Locations in a mall” |
| 6 | SHOOS← this clue | “Brushes off an insect, like a fly” |
| 7 | SHOOT | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- ““Nothin’ but blue ___” (line from an Irving Berlin song that might describe sightings on a very clear day)”
- “Moves by using one’s left foot twice, then one’s right foot twice, and so on”
- “Vessels in a navy”
- “Locations in a mall”
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to ““Brushes off an insect, like a fly”” in Crossclimb?
The answer is SHOOS, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #634 on January 24, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does SHOOS fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is SHOPS → SHOOS → SHOOT. Change letter 4 from P to O for the first step, then letter 5 from S to T for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #634, dated January 24, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.