Satisfactory, or amount paid as a penalty
Clue
Satisfactory, or amount paid as a penalty
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 31, 2026, #853
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- Satisfactory, or amount paid as a penalty
“Satisfactory, or amount paid as a penalty” answer
The answer to “Satisfactory, or amount paid as a penalty” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on August 31, 2026 is FINE.
FINE
4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How FINE fits the word ladder
FIVE → FINE → LINE
- From FIVE to FINE, change letter 3 from V to N.
- From FINE to LINE, change letter 1 from F to L.
FINE 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 #853: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIME | Top word |
| 2 | TIRE | Grow weary from activity |
| 3 | HIRE | Employ someone to join a work team |
| 4 | HIVE | Home for bees |
| 5 | FIVE | Number of stars in many top ratings |
| 6 | FINE← this clue | Satisfactory, or amount paid as a penalty |
| 7 | LINE | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Grow weary from activity
- Employ someone to join a work team
- Home for bees
- Number of stars in many top ratings
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Satisfactory, or amount paid as a penalty” in Crossclimb?
The answer is FINE, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #853 on August 31, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does FINE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is FIVE → FINE → LINE. Change letter 3 from V to N for the first step, then letter 1 from F to L for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #853, dated August 31, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.