Cut back or trim from a budget, with “down”
Clue
Cut back or trim from a budget, with “down”
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Feb 16, 2026, #657
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Clues
- Cut back or trim from a budget, with “down”
“Cut back or trim from a budget, with “down”” answer
The answer to “Cut back or trim from a budget, with “down”” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on February 16, 2026 is PARE.
PARE
4 letters · Clue 2 · Row 3 of 7
How PARE fits the word ladder
PORE → PARE → PAGE
- From PORE to PARE, change letter 2 from O to A.
- From PARE to PAGE, change letter 3 from R to G.
PARE is the answer to clue 2 and occupies row 3 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #657: full word ladder
The full February 16, 2026 ladder is below, with “Cut back or trim from a budget, with “down”” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | POLE | Top word |
| 2 | PORE | Small hole or opening in the skin |
| 3 | PARE← this clue | Cut back or trim from a budget, with “down” |
| 4 | PAGE | Sheet of paper in a book |
| 5 | SAGE | Herb that's also a synonym for "wise |
| 6 | SAVE | Rescue, or store on a hard drive |
| 7 | WAVE | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Small hole or opening in the skin
- Sheet of paper in a book
- Herb that's also a synonym for "wise
- Rescue, or store on a hard drive
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Cut back or trim from a budget, with “down”” in Crossclimb?
The answer is PARE, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #657 on February 16, 2026. It answers clue 2.
How does PARE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is PORE → PARE → PAGE. Change letter 2 from O to A for the first step, then letter 3 from R to G for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #657, dated February 16, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.