Threadbare; frayed
Clue
Threadbare; frayed
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on May 26, 2026, #756
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“Threadbare; frayed” answer
The answer to “Threadbare; frayed” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on May 26, 2026 is WORN.
WORN
4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How WORN fits the word ladder
WARN → WORN → WORK
- From WARN to WORN, change letter 2 from A to O.
- From WORN to WORK, change letter 4 from N to K.
WORN 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 #756: full word ladder
The full May 26, 2026 ladder is below, with “Threadbare; frayed” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUSY | Top word |
| 2 | BURY | Hide underground, as a dog does with a bone |
| 3 | BURN | Overcook to the point of inedibility |
| 4 | BARN | Where calves might be raised |
| 5 | WARN | Sound the alarm |
| 6 | WORN← this clue | Threadbare; frayed |
| 7 | WORK | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Hide underground, as a dog does with a bone
- Overcook to the point of inedibility
- Where calves might be raised
- Sound the alarm
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Threadbare; frayed” in Crossclimb?
The answer is WORN, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #756 on May 26, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does WORN fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is WARN → WORN → WORK. Change letter 2 from A to O for the first step, then letter 4 from N to K for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #756, dated May 26, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.