Holds dear
Clue
Holds dear
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Mar 7, 2026, #676
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“Holds dear” answer
The answer to “Holds dear” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on March 7, 2026 is LOVES.
LOVES
5 letters · Clue 3 · Row 4 of 7
How LOVES fits the word ladder
LIVES → LOVES → LOSES
- From LIVES to LOVES, change letter 2 from I to O.
- From LOVES to LOSES, change letter 3 from V to S.
LOVES is the answer to clue 3 and occupies row 4 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #676: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LINER | Top word |
| 2 | LIVER | Organ that sits between the diaphragm and the stomach |
| 3 | LIVES | Cats are said to have nine of these |
| 4 | LOVES← this clue | Holds dear |
| 5 | LOSES | Fails to get a trophy |
| 6 | NOSES | What pairs of glasses rest upon |
| 7 | NOTES | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Organ that sits between the diaphragm and the stomach
- Cats are said to have nine of these
- Fails to get a trophy
- What pairs of glasses rest upon
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Holds dear” in Crossclimb?
The answer is LOVES, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #676 on March 7, 2026. It answers clue 3.
How does LOVES fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is LIVES → LOVES → LOSES. Change letter 2 from I to O for the first step, then letter 3 from V to S for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #676, dated March 7, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.