Romantic partners
Clue
Romantic partners
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on May 8, 2026, #738
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“Romantic partners” answer
The answer to “Romantic partners” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on May 8, 2026 is MATES.
MATES
5 letters · Clue 4 · Row 5 of 7
How MATES fits the word ladder
MALES → MATES → MATER
- From MALES to MATES, change letter 3 from L to T.
- From MATES to MATER, change letter 5 from S to R.
MATES is the answer to clue 4 and occupies row 5 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #738: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MONEY | Top word |
| 2 | MOLEY | Word following "holy" in a rhyming expression of surprise |
| 3 | MOLES | Animals who burrow underground |
| 4 | MALES | Bucks and stallions, e.g. |
| 5 | MATES← this clue | Romantic partners |
| 6 | MATER | Alma ___ (a university, to its alumni) |
| 7 | MAKER | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Word following "holy" in a rhyming expression of surprise
- Animals who burrow underground
- Bucks and stallions, e.g.
- Alma ___ (a university, to its alumni)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Romantic partners” in Crossclimb?
The answer is MATES, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #738 on May 8, 2026. It answers clue 4.
How does MATES fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is MALES → MATES → MATER. Change letter 3 from L to T for the first step, then letter 5 from S to R for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #738, dated May 8, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.