Renaissance string instrument (adding an F to the start forms the name of a wind instrument)
Clue
Renaissance string instrument (adding an F to the start forms the name of a wind instrument)
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 5, 2026, #858
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- Renaissance string instrument (adding an F to the start forms the name of a wind instrument)
“Renaissance string instrument (adding an F to the start forms the name of a wind instrument)” answer
The answer to “Renaissance string instrument (adding an F to the start forms the name of a wind instrument)” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 5, 2026 is LUTE.
LUTE
4 letters · Clue 1 · Row 2 of 7
Why the answer is LUTE
A LUTE is a plucked string instrument associated with Renaissance music. Adding F at the beginning of LUTE gives FLUTE, the wind instrument in the second part of the clue.
How LUTE fits the word ladder
LUKE → LUTE → LATE
- From LUKE to LUTE, change letter 3 from K to T.
- From LUTE to LATE, change letter 2 from U to A.
LUTE is the answer to clue 1 and occupies row 2 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
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUKE | Top word |
| 2 | LUTE← this clue | Renaissance string instrument (adding an F to the start forms the name of a wind instrument) |
| 3 | LATE | 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
- Not on time
- 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 “Renaissance string instrument (adding an F to the start forms the name of a wind instrument)” in Crossclimb?
The answer is LUTE, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #858 on September 5, 2026. It answers clue 1.
How does LUTE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is LUKE → LUTE → LATE. Change letter 3 from K to T for the first step, then letter 2 from U to A 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.