___ duck (politician with limited power as they are leaving office)
Clue
___ duck (politician with limited power as they are leaving office)
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jul 10, 2026, #801
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Clues
- ___ duck (politician with limited power as they are leaving office)
“___ duck (politician with limited power as they are leaving office)” answer
The answer to “___ duck (politician with limited power as they are leaving office)” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on July 10, 2026 is LAME.
LAME
4 letters · Clue 3 · Row 4 of 7
How LAME fits the word ladder
LATE → LAME → LAMB
- From LATE to LAME, change letter 3 from T to M.
- From LAME to LAMB, change letter 4 from E to B.
LAME is the answer to clue 3 and occupies row 4 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #801: full word ladder
The full July 10, 2026 ladder is below, with “___ duck (politician with limited power as they are leaving office)” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAME | Top word |
| 2 | GATE | Opening in a fence |
| 3 | LATE | Not on time |
| 4 | LAME← this clue | ___ duck (politician with limited power as they are leaving office) |
| 5 | LAMB | Baby sheep |
| 6 | JAMB | Vertical part of a door’s frame |
| 7 | JAMS | Bottom word |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___ duck (politician with limited power as they are leaving office)” in Crossclimb?
The answer is LAME, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #801 on July 10, 2026. It answers clue 3.
How does LAME fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is LATE → LAME → LAMB. Change letter 3 from T to M for the first step, then letter 4 from E to B for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #801, dated July 10, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.