Prods, as with a stick or finger
Clue
Prods, as with a stick or finger
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jul 18, 2026, #809
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“Prods, as with a stick or finger” answer
The answer to “Prods, as with a stick or finger” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on July 18, 2026 is POKES.
POKES
5 letters · Clue 4 · Row 5 of 7
How POKES fits the word ladder
POKER → POKES → POLES
- From POKER to POKES, change letter 5 from R to S.
- From POKES to POLES, change letter 3 from K to L.
POKES 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 #809: full word ladder
The full July 18, 2026 ladder is below, with “Prods, as with a stick or finger” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VOTER | Top word |
| 2 | VOWER | One who makes a commitment, as a bride or groom on their wedding day |
| 3 | POWER | Electricity, for example |
| 4 | POKER | Bluffing game played around a table at a casino |
| 5 | POKES← this clue | Prods, as with a stick or finger |
| 6 | POLES | Ends of a magnetic field, such as Earth's North and South |
| 7 | POLLS | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- One who makes a commitment, as a bride or groom on their wedding day
- Electricity, for example
- Bluffing game played around a table at a casino
- Ends of a magnetic field, such as Earth's North and South
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Prods, as with a stick or finger” in Crossclimb?
The answer is POKES, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #809 on July 18, 2026. It answers clue 4.
How does POKES fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is POKER → POKES → POLES. Change letter 5 from R to S for the first step, then letter 3 from K to L for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #809, dated July 18, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.