Pits dug into the earth to extract ore
Clue
Pits dug into the earth to extract ore
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on May 17, 2026, #747
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“Pits dug into the earth to extract ore” answer
The answer to “Pits dug into the earth to extract ore” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on May 17, 2026 is MINES.
MINES
5 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How MINES fits the word ladder
MIXES → MINES → MINUS
- From MIXES to MINES, change letter 3 from X to N.
- From MINES to MINUS, change letter 4 from E to U.
MINES is the answer to clue 5 and occupies row 6 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #747: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIMES | Top word |
| 2 | TIDES | Changes in the sea surface caused by the moon's gravity |
| 3 | SIDES | Take ___ (choose an opinion in a debate) |
| 4 | SIXES | What you see two of when rolling "boxcars" with a pair of dice |
| 5 | MIXES | Blends together, like all the ingredients for a cake |
| 6 | MINES← this clue | Pits dug into the earth to extract ore |
| 7 | MINUS | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Changes in the sea surface caused by the moon's gravity
- Take ___ (choose an opinion in a debate)
- What you see two of when rolling "boxcars" with a pair of dice
- Blends together, like all the ingredients for a cake
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Pits dug into the earth to extract ore” in Crossclimb?
The answer is MINES, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #747 on May 17, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does MINES fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is MIXES → MINES → MINUS. Change letter 3 from X to N for the first step, then letter 4 from E to U for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #747, dated May 17, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.