A matter of ___ and death
Clue
A matter of ___ and death
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Feb 17, 2026, #658
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“A matter of ___ and death” answer
The answer to “A matter of ___ and death” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on February 17, 2026 is LIFE.
LIFE
4 letters · Clue 2 · Row 3 of 7
How LIFE fits the word ladder
LIFT → LIFE → LINE
- From LIFT to LIFE, change letter 4 from T to E.
- From LIFE to LINE, change letter 3 from F to N.
LIFE 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 #658: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEFT | Top word |
| 2 | LIFT | Another name for an elevator, particularly in British English |
| 3 | LIFE← this clue | A matter of ___ and death |
| 4 | LINE | A straight path connecting two points |
| 5 | LANE | Part of a running track to which a sprinter is assigned |
| 6 | LAND | Touchdown at an airport |
| 7 | HAND | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Another name for an elevator, particularly in British English
- A straight path connecting two points
- Part of a running track to which a sprinter is assigned
- Touchdown at an airport
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What is the answer to “A matter of ___ and death” in Crossclimb?
The answer is LIFE, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #658 on February 17, 2026. It answers clue 2.
How does LIFE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is LIFT → LIFE → LINE. Change letter 4 from T to E for the first step, then letter 3 from F to N for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #658, dated February 17, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.