Breathing organ used by a fish to get oxygen from water
Clue
Breathing organ used by a fish to get oxygen from water
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 2, 2026, #824
1 of 7 words revealed.
Clues
- Breathing organ used by a fish to get oxygen from water
“Breathing organ used by a fish to get oxygen from water” answer
The answer to “Breathing organ used by a fish to get oxygen from water” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on August 2, 2026 is GILL.
GILL
4 letters · Clue 1 · Row 2 of 7
How GILL fits the word ladder
GILD → GILL → MILL
- From GILD to GILL, change letter 4 from D to L.
- From GILL to MILL, change letter 1 from G to M.
GILL 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 #824: full word ladder
The full August 2, 2026 ladder is below, with “Breathing organ used by a fish to get oxygen from water” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GILD | Top word |
| 2 | GILL← this clue | Breathing organ used by a fish to get oxygen from water |
| 3 | MILL | Place where grain is ground into flour |
| 4 | MILD | Gentle or moderate |
| 5 | WILD | ___-goose chase (lengthy and usually fruitless pursuit) |
| 6 | WILY | Cunning and shrewd |
| 7 | LILY | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Place where grain is ground into flour
- Gentle or moderate
- ___-goose chase (lengthy and usually fruitless pursuit)
- Cunning and shrewd
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Breathing organ used by a fish to get oxygen from water” in Crossclimb?
The answer is GILL, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #824 on August 2, 2026. It answers clue 1.
How does GILL fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is GILD → GILL → MILL. Change letter 4 from D to L for the first step, then letter 1 from G to M for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #824, dated August 2, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.