Relative of the otter and weasel

Clue

Relative of the otter and weasel

4 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Apr 17, 2026, #717

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Relative of the otter and weasel” answer

The answer to Relative of the otter and weasel in LinkedIn Crossclimb on April 17, 2026 is MINK.

MINK

4 letters · Clue 3 · Row 4 of 7

How MINK fits the word ladder

MINEMINKLINK

  1. From MINE to MINK, change letter 4 from E to K.
  2. From MINK to LINK, change letter 1 from M to L.

MINK 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 #717: full word ladder

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #717, April 17, 2026
RowWordClue
1TIMETop word
2MIMEPerformer who doesn't say anything
3MINEWhere coal or jewels might come from
4MINK← this clueRelative of the otter and weasel
5LINKSomething you click to go to another website
6LICKOne quick taste of a lollipop
7LOCKBottom word

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What is the answer to “Relative of the otter and weasel” in Crossclimb?

The answer is MINK, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #717 on April 17, 2026. It answers clue 3.

How does MINK fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is MINE → MINK → LINK. Change letter 4 from E to K for the first step, then letter 1 from M to L for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.

Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?

This clue is from puzzle #717, dated April 17, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.

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