The bottom of a shoe
Clue
The bottom of a shoe
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Feb 18, 2026, #659
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“The bottom of a shoe” answer
The answer to “The bottom of a shoe” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on February 18, 2026 is SOLE.
SOLE
4 letters · Clue 2 · Row 3 of 7
How SOLE fits the word ladder
HOLE → SOLE → SOLO
- From HOLE to SOLE, change letter 1 from H to S.
- From SOLE to SOLO, change letter 4 from E to O.
SOLE 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 #659: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOME | Top word |
| 2 | HOLE | Flaw in an argument |
| 3 | SOLE← this clue | The bottom of a shoe |
| 4 | SOLO | Performance by just one musician |
| 5 | SILO | Large structure to hold grain |
| 6 | SILK | Woven material known for its smoothness that naturally comes from some worm cocoons |
| 7 | SICK | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Flaw in an argument
- Performance by just one musician
- Large structure to hold grain
- Woven material known for its smoothness that naturally comes from some worm cocoons
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “The bottom of a shoe” in Crossclimb?
The answer is SOLE, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #659 on February 18, 2026. It answers clue 2.
How does SOLE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is HOLE → SOLE → SOLO. Change letter 1 from H to S for the first step, then letter 4 from E to O for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #659, dated February 18, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.