Slender or thin
Clue
Slender or thin
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Feb 4, 2026, #645
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“Slender or thin” answer
The answer to “Slender or thin” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on February 4, 2026 is LEAN.
LEAN
4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How LEAN fits the word ladder
LEAD → LEAN → MEAN
- From LEAD to LEAN, change letter 4 from D to N.
- From LEAN to MEAN, change letter 1 from L to M.
LEAN 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 #645: full word ladder
The full February 4, 2026 ladder is below, with “Slender or thin” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KIND | Top word |
| 2 | MIND | Peace of ___" (free from worry) |
| 3 | MEND | Repair a hole in a sock, for example |
| 4 | LEND | Give a temporary payment |
| 5 | LEAD | Metal name (incorrectly) used to describe the part of a pencil that writes |
| 6 | LEAN← this clue | Slender or thin |
| 7 | MEAN | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Peace of ___" (free from worry)
- Repair a hole in a sock, for example
- Give a temporary payment
- Metal name (incorrectly) used to describe the part of a pencil that writes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Slender or thin” in Crossclimb?
The answer is LEAN, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #645 on February 4, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does LEAN fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is LEAD → LEAN → MEAN. Change letter 4 from D to N for the first step, then letter 1 from L to M for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #645, dated February 4, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.