The outer covering of a coconut or chestnut

Clue

The outer covering of a coconut or chestnut

4 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Mar 4, 2026, #673

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The outer covering of a coconut or chestnut” answer

The answer to The outer covering of a coconut or chestnut in LinkedIn Crossclimb on March 4, 2026 is HUSK.

HUSK

4 letters · Clue 2 · Row 3 of 7

How HUSK fits the word ladder

HUSHHUSKHULK

  1. From HUSH to HUSK, change letter 4 from H to K.
  2. From HUSK to HULK, change letter 3 from S to L.

HUSK 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 #673: full word ladder

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #673, March 4, 2026
RowWordClue
1PUSHTop word
2HUSHMake quiet
3HUSK← this clueThe outer covering of a coconut or chestnut
4HULKThe Incredible ___" (comic book featuring a strong, green superhero)
5BULKBuy in ___ (get large quantities at low prices)
6BULLName for a male bovine that might face off against a matador
7PULLBottom word

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “The outer covering of a coconut or chestnut” in Crossclimb?

The answer is HUSK, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #673 on March 4, 2026. It answers clue 2.

How does HUSK fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is HUSH → HUSK → HULK. Change letter 4 from H to K for the first step, then letter 3 from S to L for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.

Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?

This clue is from puzzle #673, dated March 4, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.

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