“It’s not all ___ and gloom”, so stay optimistic you can remember this missing word for a terrible fate
Clue
“It’s not all ___ and gloom”, so stay optimistic you can remember this missing word for a terrible fate
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jan 27, 2026, #637
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Clues
- “It’s not all ___ and gloom”, so stay optimistic you can remember this missing word for a terrible fate
““It’s not all ___ and gloom”, so stay optimistic you can remember this missing word for a terrible fate” answer
The answer to ““It’s not all ___ and gloom”, so stay optimistic you can remember this missing word for a terrible fate” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on January 27, 2026 is DOOM.
DOOM
4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How DOOM fits the word ladder
LOOM → DOOM → DOOR
- From LOOM to DOOM, change letter 1 from L to D.
- From DOOM to DOOR, change letter 4 from M to R.
DOOM 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 #637: full word ladder
The full January 27, 2026 ladder is below, with ““It’s not all ___ and gloom”, so stay optimistic you can remember this missing word for a terrible fate” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BACK | Top word |
| 2 | LACK | Absence or deficiency |
| 3 | LOCK | Button on a car key fob used to secure the vehicle |
| 4 | LOOK | Give a second ___ (view again to reconsider a decision) |
| 5 | LOOM | Appear on the horizon, perhaps ominously |
| 6 | DOOM← this clue | “It’s not all ___ and gloom”, so stay optimistic you can remember this missing word for a terrible fate |
| 7 | DOOR | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Absence or deficiency
- Button on a car key fob used to secure the vehicle
- Give a second ___ (view again to reconsider a decision)
- Appear on the horizon, perhaps ominously
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to ““It’s not all ___ and gloom”, so stay optimistic you can remember this missing word for a terrible fate” in Crossclimb?
The answer is DOOM, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #637 on January 27, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does DOOM fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is LOOM → DOOM → DOOR. Change letter 1 from L to D for the first step, then letter 4 from M to R for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #637, dated January 27, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.