Tool used for breaking ice or mining for gold
Clue
Tool used for breaking ice or mining for gold
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jan 29, 2026, #639
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Clues
- Tool used for breaking ice or mining for gold
“Tool used for breaking ice or mining for gold” answer
The answer to “Tool used for breaking ice or mining for gold” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on January 29, 2026 is PICK.
PICK
4 letters · Clue 4 · Row 5 of 7
How PICK fits the word ladder
PECK → PICK → PINK
- From PECK to PICK, change letter 2 from E to I.
- From PICK to PINK, change letter 3 from C to N.
PICK is the answer to clue 4 and occupies row 5 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #639: full word ladder
The full January 29, 2026 ladder is below, with “Tool used for breaking ice or mining for gold” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WEAK | Top word |
| 2 | BEAK | A toucan has a prominent one |
| 3 | BECK | At one’s ___ and call |
| 4 | PECK | Tiny kiss on the cheek |
| 5 | PICK← this clue | Tool used for breaking ice or mining for gold |
| 6 | PINK | Color that can sometimes be "hot" or "shocking |
| 7 | LINK | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- A toucan has a prominent one
- At one’s ___ and call
- Tiny kiss on the cheek
- Color that can sometimes be "hot" or "shocking
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Tool used for breaking ice or mining for gold” in Crossclimb?
The answer is PICK, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #639 on January 29, 2026. It answers clue 4.
How does PICK fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is PECK → PICK → PINK. Change letter 2 from E to I for the first step, then letter 3 from C to N for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #639, dated January 29, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.