Grain used in brewing beer
Clue
Grain used in brewing beer
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Feb 26, 2026, #667
1 of 7 words revealed.
“Grain used in brewing beer” answer
The answer to “Grain used in brewing beer” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on February 26, 2026 is MALT.
MALT
4 letters · Clue 1 · Row 2 of 7
How MALT fits the word ladder
MALI → MALT → MOLT
- From MALI to MALT, change letter 4 from I to T.
- From MALT to MOLT, change letter 2 from A to O.
MALT 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 #667: full word ladder
The full February 26, 2026 ladder is below, with “Grain used in brewing beer” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MALI | Top word |
| 2 | MALT← this clue | Grain used in brewing beer |
| 3 | MOLT | Lose a layer of feathers or scales (in British English, shed a “u” like a layer of letters to get the intended entry) |
| 4 | MOAT | Body of water that protects a castle |
| 5 | COAT | Apply with a layer of paint |
| 6 | CHAT | Have a casual conversation |
| 7 | CHAD | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Lose a layer of feathers or scales (in British English, shed a “u” like a layer of letters to get the intended entry)
- Body of water that protects a castle
- Apply with a layer of paint
- Have a casual conversation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Grain used in brewing beer” in Crossclimb?
The answer is MALT, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #667 on February 26, 2026. It answers clue 1.
How does MALT fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is MALI → MALT → MOLT. Change letter 4 from I to T for the first step, then letter 2 from A to O for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #667, dated February 26, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.