Small hole or opening in the skin
Clue
Small hole or opening in the skin
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Feb 16, 2026, #657
1 of 7 words revealed.
Clues
- Small hole or opening in the skin
“Small hole or opening in the skin” answer
The answer to “Small hole or opening in the skin” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on February 16, 2026 is PORE.
PORE
4 letters · Clue 1 · Row 2 of 7
How PORE fits the word ladder
POLE → PORE → PARE
- From POLE to PORE, change letter 3 from L to R.
- From PORE to PARE, change letter 2 from O to A.
PORE is the answer to clue 1 and occupies row 2 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 “Small hole or opening in the skin” 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← this clue | Small hole or opening in the skin |
| 3 | PARE | 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
- Cut back or trim from a budget, with “down”
- 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 “Small hole or opening in the skin” in Crossclimb?
The answer is PORE, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #657 on February 16, 2026. It answers clue 1.
How does PORE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is POLE → PORE → PARE. Change letter 3 from L to R for the first step, then letter 2 from O to A 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.