Shrink in fear
Clue
Shrink in fear
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jul 5, 2026, #796
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“Shrink in fear” answer
The answer to “Shrink in fear” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on July 5, 2026 is COWER.
COWER
5 letters · Clue 4 · Row 5 of 7
How COWER fits the word ladder
COVER → COWER → TOWER
- From COVER to COWER, change letter 3 from V to W.
- From COWER to TOWER, change letter 1 from C to T.
COWER is the answer to clue 4 and occupies row 5 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #796: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAPER | Top word |
| 2 | CAPER | Mischievous adventure, or a small flower bud used in tartare sauce |
| 3 | CAVER | Someone who explores natural underground chambers |
| 4 | COVER | Report on, as a news event |
| 5 | COWER← this clue | Shrink in fear |
| 6 | TOWER | A tall, narrow structure that might be used to transmit cellular signals |
| 7 | TONER | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Mischievous adventure, or a small flower bud used in tartare sauce
- Someone who explores natural underground chambers
- Report on, as a news event
- A tall, narrow structure that might be used to transmit cellular signals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Shrink in fear” in Crossclimb?
The answer is COWER, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #796 on July 5, 2026. It answers clue 4.
How does COWER fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is COVER → COWER → TOWER. Change letter 3 from V to W for the first step, then letter 1 from C to T for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #796, dated July 5, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.