Sharpen, as one’s skills
Clue
Sharpen, as one’s skills
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 7, 2026, #829
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“Sharpen, as one’s skills” answer
The answer to “Sharpen, as one’s skills” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on August 7, 2026 is HONE.
HONE
4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How HONE fits the word ladder
HOLE → HONE → GONE
- From HOLE to HONE, change letter 3 from L to N.
- From HONE to GONE, change letter 1 from H to G.
HONE 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 #829: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COME | Top word |
| 2 | CODE | A system to encrypt words to send a secret message |
| 3 | MODE | The most frequently appearing value in a data set |
| 4 | MOLE | Burrowing animal, or a unit of measurement in chemistry |
| 5 | HOLE | Something that can be dug in the ground |
| 6 | HONE← this clue | Sharpen, as one’s skills |
| 7 | GONE | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- A system to encrypt words to send a secret message
- The most frequently appearing value in a data set
- Burrowing animal, or a unit of measurement in chemistry
- Something that can be dug in the ground
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Sharpen, as one’s skills” in Crossclimb?
The answer is HONE, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #829 on August 7, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does HONE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is HOLE → HONE → GONE. Change letter 3 from L to N for the first step, then letter 1 from H to G for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #829, dated August 7, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.