Item of sports equipment that is usually, but not always, round
Clue
Item of sports equipment that is usually, but not always, round
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on May 9, 2026, #739
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Clues
- Item of sports equipment that is usually, but not always, round
“Item of sports equipment that is usually, but not always, round” answer
The answer to “Item of sports equipment that is usually, but not always, round” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on May 9, 2026 is BALL.
BALL
4 letters · Clue 2 · Row 3 of 7
How BALL fits the word ladder
BAIL → BALL → BALD
- From BAIL to BALL, change letter 3 from I to L.
- From BALL to BALD, change letter 4 from L to D.
BALL 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 #739: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAIL | Top word |
| 2 | BAIL | Displace, as water from a boat |
| 3 | BALL← this clue | Item of sports equipment that is usually, but not always, round |
| 4 | BALD | Hairless |
| 5 | BAND | Ring, especially at a wedding |
| 6 | BIND | Sticky predicament |
| 7 | BIRD | Bottom word |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Item of sports equipment that is usually, but not always, round” in Crossclimb?
The answer is BALL, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #739 on May 9, 2026. It answers clue 2.
How does BALL fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is BAIL → BALL → BALD. Change letter 3 from I to L for the first step, then letter 4 from L to D for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #739, dated May 9, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.