Muscles in the lower back, for short
Clue
Muscles in the lower back, for short
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 5, 2026, #858
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Clues
- Muscles in the lower back, for short
“Muscles in the lower back, for short” answer
The answer to “Muscles in the lower back, for short” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 5, 2026 is LATS.
LATS
4 letters · Clue 3 · Row 4 of 7
Why the answer is LATS
LATS is a shortened name for the latissimus dorsi muscles of the back. The words “for short” signal that the puzzle wants the abbreviated plural form.
How LATS fits the word ladder
LATE → LATS → LETS
- From LATE to LATS, change letter 4 from E to S.
- From LATS to LETS, change letter 2 from A to E.
LATS is the answer to clue 3 and occupies row 4 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #858: full word ladder
The full September 5, 2026 ladder is below, with “Muscles in the lower back, for short” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUKE | Top word |
| 2 | LUTE | Renaissance string instrument (adding an F to the start forms the name of a wind instrument) |
| 3 | LATE | Not on time |
| 4 | LATS← this clue | Muscles in the lower back, for short |
| 5 | LETS | Allows, or rents out a property |
| 6 | LEIS | Flowery garlands used in hula dancing |
| 7 | LEIA | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Renaissance string instrument (adding an F to the start forms the name of a wind instrument)
- Not on time
- Allows, or rents out a property
- Flowery garlands used in hula dancing
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Muscles in the lower back, for short” in Crossclimb?
The answer is LATS, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #858 on September 5, 2026. It answers clue 3.
How does LATS fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is LATE → LATS → LETS. Change letter 4 from E to S for the first step, then letter 2 from A to E for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #858, dated September 5, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.