Deceptive tricks
Clue
Deceptive tricks
5 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 23, 2026, #845
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“Deceptive tricks” answer
The answer to “Deceptive tricks” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on August 23, 2026 is RUSES.
RUSES
5 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How RUSES fits the word ladder
RUNES → RUSES → BUSES
- From RUNES to RUSES, change letter 3 from N to S.
- From RUSES to BUSES, change letter 1 from R to B.
RUSES 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 #845: full word ladder
The full August 23, 2026 ladder is below, with “Deceptive tricks” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TAXIS | Top word |
| 2 | TAXES | Charges added at the end of a sales receipt |
| 3 | TUXES | Men's formalwear options, for short |
| 4 | TUNES | Catchy ditties |
| 5 | RUNES | Letters a Norse god might use |
| 6 | RUSES← this clue | Deceptive tricks |
| 7 | BUSES | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Charges added at the end of a sales receipt
- Men's formalwear options, for short
- Catchy ditties
- Letters a Norse god might use
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Deceptive tricks” in Crossclimb?
The answer is RUSES, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #845 on August 23, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does RUSES fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is RUNES → RUSES → BUSES. Change letter 3 from N to S for the first step, then letter 1 from R to B for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #845, dated August 23, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.