Human organ that takes up only 2% of a body’s weight but uses about 20% of its energy
Clue
Human organ that takes up only 2% of a body’s weight but uses about 20% of its energy
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 9, 2026, #831
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Clues
- Human organ that takes up only 2% of a body’s weight but uses about 20% of its energy
“Human organ that takes up only 2% of a body’s weight but uses about 20% of its energy” answer
The answer to “Human organ that takes up only 2% of a body’s weight but uses about 20% of its energy” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on August 9, 2026 is BRAIN.
BRAIN
5 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How BRAIN fits the word ladder
BRAWN → BRAIN → TRAIN
- From BRAWN to BRAIN, change letter 4 from W to I.
- From BRAIN to TRAIN, change letter 1 from B to T.
BRAIN 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 #831: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CROSS | Top word |
| 2 | CROWS | Black birds that collectively form a “murder” |
| 3 | CROWN | The top part of the head, or something one might put there |
| 4 | BROWN | Cook until the color changes, as onions |
| 5 | BRAWN | Muscular strength |
| 6 | BRAIN← this clue | Human organ that takes up only 2% of a body’s weight but uses about 20% of its energy |
| 7 | TRAIN | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Black birds that collectively form a “murder”
- The top part of the head, or something one might put there
- Cook until the color changes, as onions
- Muscular strength
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Human organ that takes up only 2% of a body’s weight but uses about 20% of its energy” in Crossclimb?
The answer is BRAIN, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #831 on August 9, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does BRAIN fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is BRAWN → BRAIN → TRAIN. Change letter 4 from W to I for the first step, then letter 1 from B to T for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #831, dated August 9, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.