Chess piece that only moves vertically or horizontally
Clue
Chess piece that only moves vertically or horizontally
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jun 5, 2026, #766
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Clues
- Chess piece that only moves vertically or horizontally
“Chess piece that only moves vertically or horizontally” answer
The answer to “Chess piece that only moves vertically or horizontally” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on June 5, 2026 is ROOK.
ROOK
4 letters · Clue 1 · Row 2 of 7
How ROOK fits the word ladder
ROCK → ROOK → TOOK
- From ROCK to ROOK, change letter 3 from C to O.
- From ROOK to TOOK, change letter 1 from R to T.
ROOK is the answer to clue 1 and occupies row 2 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #766: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROCK | Top word |
| 2 | ROOK← this clue | Chess piece that only moves vertically or horizontally |
| 3 | TOOK | You ___ the words out of my mouth |
| 4 | TOOL | Hammer or screwdriver |
| 5 | FOOL | Easily duped person |
| 6 | FOUL | Something an Olympic basketballer cannot get six times in a game, but an NBA player might (if playing too aggressively) |
| 7 | SOUL | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- You ___ the words out of my mouth
- Hammer or screwdriver
- Easily duped person
- Something an Olympic basketballer cannot get six times in a game, but an NBA player might (if playing too aggressively)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Chess piece that only moves vertically or horizontally” in Crossclimb?
The answer is ROOK, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #766 on June 5, 2026. It answers clue 1.
How does ROOK fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is ROCK → ROOK → TOOK. Change letter 3 from C to O for the first step, then letter 1 from R to T for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #766, dated June 5, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.