“Chess piece that can castle”
Clue
“Chess piece that can castle”
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jan 26, 2026, #636
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““Chess piece that can castle”” answer
The answer to ““Chess piece that can castle”” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on January 26, 2026 is ROOK.
ROOK
4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How ROOK fits the word ladder
COOK → ROOK → ROOM
- From COOK to ROOK, change letter 1 from C to R.
- From ROOK to ROOM, change letter 4 from K to M.
ROOK 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 #636: full word ladder
The full January 26, 2026 ladder is below, with ““Chess piece that can castle”” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DARK | Top word |
| 2 | PARK | “It is symbolized by P in a vehicle with automatic transmission” |
| 3 | PORK | “Type of meat that comes from a pig” |
| 4 | CORK | “Champagne bottle stopper” |
| 5 | COOK | “Prepare food in the kitchen” |
| 6 | ROOK← this clue | “Chess piece that can castle” |
| 7 | ROOM | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- “It is symbolized by P in a vehicle with automatic transmission”
- “Type of meat that comes from a pig”
- “Champagne bottle stopper”
- “Prepare food in the kitchen”
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to ““Chess piece that can castle”” in Crossclimb?
The answer is ROOK, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #636 on January 26, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does ROOK fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is COOK → ROOK → ROOM. Change letter 1 from C to R for the first step, then letter 4 from K to M for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #636, dated January 26, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.