Made untidy or disheveled, as someone's hair
Clue
Made untidy or disheveled, as someone's hair
6 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 16, 2026, #838
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Clues
- Made untidy or disheveled, as someone's hair
“Made untidy or disheveled, as someone's hair” answer
The answer to “Made untidy or disheveled, as someone's hair” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on August 16, 2026 is MUSSED.
MUSSED
6 letters · Clue 1 · Row 2 of 7
How MUSSED fits the word ladder
MUSSEL → MUSSED → MISSED
- From MUSSEL to MUSSED, change letter 6 from L to D.
- From MUSSED to MISSED, change letter 2 from U to I.
MUSSED 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 #838: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUSSEL | Top word |
| 2 | MUSSED← this clue | Made untidy or disheveled, as someone's hair |
| 3 | MISSED | Didn't hit the target |
| 4 | MISLED | Gave false information to |
| 5 | MILLED | Fed through a grinding machine, as wheat |
| 6 | FILLED | Like these blanks, when you're done with them |
| 7 | FILLET | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Didn't hit the target
- Gave false information to
- Fed through a grinding machine, as wheat
- Like these blanks, when you're done with them
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Made untidy or disheveled, as someone's hair” in Crossclimb?
The answer is MUSSED, a 6-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #838 on August 16, 2026. It answers clue 1.
How does MUSSED fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is MUSSEL → MUSSED → MISSED. Change letter 6 from L to D for the first step, then letter 2 from U to I for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #838, dated August 16, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.