Not on time
Clue
Not on time
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 5, 2026, #858
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“Not on time” answer
The answer to “Not on time” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 5, 2026 is LATE.
LATE
4 letters · Clue 2 · Row 3 of 7
Why the answer is LATE
LATE means arriving or happening after the expected time. It directly matches “not on time” and fills the four-letter space.
How LATE fits the word ladder
LUTE → LATE → LATS
- From LUTE to LATE, change letter 2 from U to A.
- From LATE to LATS, change letter 4 from E to S.
LATE is the answer to clue 2 and occupies row 3 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 “Not on time” 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← this clue | Not on time |
| 4 | LATS | 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)
- Muscles in the lower back, for short
- Allows, or rents out a property
- Flowery garlands used in hula dancing
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Not on time” in Crossclimb?
The answer is LATE, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #858 on September 5, 2026. It answers clue 2.
How does LATE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is LUTE → LATE → LATS. Change letter 2 from U to A for the first step, then letter 4 from E to S 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.