“Please ___” (don’t hang up the phone)
Clue
“Please ___” (don’t hang up the phone)
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 8, 2026, #861
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““Please ___” (don’t hang up the phone)” answer
The answer to ““Please ___” (don’t hang up the phone)” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 8, 2026 is HOLD.
HOLD
4 letters · Clue 3 · Row 4 of 7
How HOLD fits the word ladder
HOLE → HOLD → HOOD
- From HOLE to HOLD, change letter 4 from E to D.
- From HOLD to HOOD, change letter 3 from L to O.
HOLD 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 #861: full word ladder
The full September 8, 2026 ladder is below, with ““Please ___” (don’t hang up the phone)” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RULE | Top word |
| 2 | ROLE | Part to play in a project or organization |
| 3 | HOLE | One of eighteen on a typical golf course |
| 4 | HOLD← this clue | “Please ___” (don’t hang up the phone) |
| 5 | HOOD | Feature of a raincoat that covers the head |
| 6 | HOOK | Captain ___ (Peter Pan character, whose name is also something attached to his arm) |
| 7 | BOOK | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Part to play in a project or organization
- One of eighteen on a typical golf course
- Feature of a raincoat that covers the head
- Captain ___ (Peter Pan character, whose name is also something attached to his arm)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to ““Please ___” (don’t hang up the phone)” in Crossclimb?
The answer is HOLD, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #861 on September 8, 2026. It answers clue 3.
How does HOLD fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is HOLE → HOLD → HOOD. Change letter 4 from E to D for the first step, then letter 3 from L to O for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #861, dated September 8, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.