Tall, tapering structure on top of a skyscraper
Clue
Tall, tapering structure on top of a skyscraper
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on May 1, 2026, #731
1 of 7 words revealed.
Clues
- Tall, tapering structure on top of a skyscraper
“Tall, tapering structure on top of a skyscraper” answer
The answer to “Tall, tapering structure on top of a skyscraper” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on May 1, 2026 is SPIRE.
SPIRE
5 letters · Clue 3 · Row 4 of 7
How SPIRE fits the word ladder
SPARE → SPIRE → SPINE
- From SPARE to SPIRE, change letter 3 from A to I.
- From SPIRE to SPINE, change letter 4 from R to N.
SPIRE 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 #731: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SNAKE | Top word |
| 2 | SNARE | Type of drum typically in the center of a kit |
| 3 | SPARE | Held in reserve, possibly for emergency use |
| 4 | SPIRE← this clue | Tall, tapering structure on top of a skyscraper |
| 5 | SPINE | The “backbone” of a book that joins the two covers and is attached to the pages |
| 6 | SPINS | Rotates, like a fidget toy |
| 7 | SKINS | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Type of drum typically in the center of a kit
- Held in reserve, possibly for emergency use
- The “backbone” of a book that joins the two covers and is attached to the pages
- Rotates, like a fidget toy
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Tall, tapering structure on top of a skyscraper” in Crossclimb?
The answer is SPIRE, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #731 on May 1, 2026. It answers clue 3.
How does SPIRE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is SPARE → SPIRE → SPINE. Change letter 3 from A to I for the first step, then letter 4 from R to N for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #731, dated May 1, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.