First half of a phrase meaning "exaggerated story"
Clue
First half of a phrase meaning "exaggerated story"
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on May 20, 2026, #750
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Clues
- First half of a phrase meaning "exaggerated story"
“First half of a phrase meaning "exaggerated story"” answer
The answer to “First half of a phrase meaning "exaggerated story"” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on May 20, 2026 is TALL.
TALL
4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How TALL fits the word ladder
TALE → TALL → BALL
- From TALE to TALL, change letter 4 from E to L.
- From TALL to BALL, change letter 1 from T to B.
TALL 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 #750: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIRE | Top word |
| 2 | FILE | One of many on a busy person's desktop |
| 3 | PILE | Heap |
| 4 | PALE | Drained of color |
| 5 | TALE | Second half of a phrase meaning "exaggerated story" |
| 6 | TALL← this clue | First half of a phrase meaning "exaggerated story" |
| 7 | BALL | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- One of many on a busy person's desktop
- Heap
- Drained of color
- Second half of a phrase meaning "exaggerated story"
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “First half of a phrase meaning "exaggerated story"” in Crossclimb?
The answer is TALL, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #750 on May 20, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does TALL fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is TALE → TALL → BALL. Change letter 4 from E to L for the first step, then letter 1 from T to B for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #750, dated May 20, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.