Lose a layer of feathers or scales (in British English, shed a “u” like a layer of letters to get the intended entry)
Clue
Lose a layer of feathers or scales (in British English, shed a “u” like a layer of letters to get the intended entry)
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Feb 26, 2026, #667
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Clues
- Lose a layer of feathers or scales (in British English, shed a “u” like a layer of letters to get the intended entry)
“Lose a layer of feathers or scales (in British English, shed a “u” like a layer of letters to get the intended entry)” answer
The answer to “Lose a layer of feathers or scales (in British English, shed a “u” like a layer of letters to get the intended entry)” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on February 26, 2026 is MOLT.
MOLT
4 letters · Clue 2 · Row 3 of 7
How MOLT fits the word ladder
MALT → MOLT → MOAT
- From MALT to MOLT, change letter 2 from A to O.
- From MOLT to MOAT, change letter 3 from L to A.
MOLT 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 #667: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MALI | Top word |
| 2 | MALT | Grain used in brewing beer |
| 3 | MOLT← this clue | 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
- Grain used in brewing beer
- 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 “Lose a layer of feathers or scales (in British English, shed a “u” like a layer of letters to get the intended entry)” in Crossclimb?
The answer is MOLT, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #667 on February 26, 2026. It answers clue 2.
How does MOLT fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is MALT → MOLT → MOAT. Change letter 2 from A to O for the first step, then letter 3 from L to A 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.