Affectionate or loving, like some farewells

Clue

Affectionate or loving, like some farewells

4 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Feb 10, 2026, #651

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Affectionate or loving, like some farewells” answer

The answer to Affectionate or loving, like some farewells in LinkedIn Crossclimb on February 10, 2026 is FOND.

FOND

4 letters · Clue 3 · Row 4 of 7

How FOND fits the word ladder

PONDFONDFIND

  1. From POND to FOND, change letter 1 from P to F.
  2. From FOND to FIND, change letter 2 from O to I.

FOND is the answer to clue 3 and occupies row 4 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.

Crossclimb #651: full word ladder

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #651, February 10, 2026
RowWordClue
1SONGTop word
2PONGClassic Atari game that is an electronic version of table tennis
3PONDA body of water typically smaller than a lake
4FOND← this clueAffectionate or loving, like some farewells
5FIND“___ and replace” (feature to quickly locate and change text in a document)
6BINDTie up tightly with rope
7BIRDBottom word

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What is the answer to “Affectionate or loving, like some farewells” in Crossclimb?

The answer is FOND, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #651 on February 10, 2026. It answers clue 3.

How does FOND fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is POND → FOND → FIND. Change letter 1 from P to F for the first step, then letter 2 from O to I for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.

Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?

This clue is from puzzle #651, dated February 10, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.

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