Where Scrabble tiles may sit before they're played
Clue
Where Scrabble tiles may sit before they're played
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 29, 2026, #851
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Clues
- Where Scrabble tiles may sit before they're played
“Where Scrabble tiles may sit before they're played” answer
The answer to “Where Scrabble tiles may sit before they're played” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on August 29, 2026 is RACK.
RACK
4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How RACK fits the word ladder
RANK → RACK → RACE
- From RANK to RACK, change letter 3 from N to C.
- From RACK to RACE, change letter 4 from K to E.
RACK 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 #851: full word ladder
The full August 29, 2026 ladder is below, with “Where Scrabble tiles may sit before they're played” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
Show the complete word ladder
| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MILE | Top word |
| 2 | MILK | Nutrient-rich drink produced by mammals |
| 3 | MINK | Relative of the weasel |
| 4 | RINK | Ice skating venue |
| 5 | RANK | Assign items an order based on their relative quality |
| 6 | RACK← this clue | Where Scrabble tiles may sit before they're played |
| 7 | RACE | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Nutrient-rich drink produced by mammals
- Relative of the weasel
- Ice skating venue
- Assign items an order based on their relative quality
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Where Scrabble tiles may sit before they're played” in Crossclimb?
The answer is RACK, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #851 on August 29, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does RACK fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is RANK → RACK → RACE. Change letter 3 from N to C for the first step, then letter 4 from K to E for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #851, dated August 29, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.