Cunning and shrewd
Clue
Cunning and shrewd
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 2, 2026, #824
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“Cunning and shrewd” answer
The answer to “Cunning and shrewd” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on August 2, 2026 is WILY.
WILY
4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How WILY fits the word ladder
WILD → WILY → LILY
- From WILD to WILY, change letter 4 from D to Y.
- From WILY to LILY, change letter 1 from W to L.
WILY is the answer to clue 5 and occupies row 6 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 “Cunning and shrewd” 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 | 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← this clue | Cunning and shrewd |
| 7 | LILY | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Breathing organ used by a fish to get oxygen from water
- Place where grain is ground into flour
- Gentle or moderate
- ___-goose chase (lengthy and usually fruitless pursuit)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Cunning and shrewd” in Crossclimb?
The answer is WILY, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #824 on August 2, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does WILY fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is WILD → WILY → LILY. Change letter 4 from D to Y for the first step, then letter 1 from W to L 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.