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Close by
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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 9, 2026, #862
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“Close by” answer
The answer to “Close by” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 9, 2026 is NEAR.
NEAR
4 letters · Clue 2 · Row 3 of 7
How NEAR fits the word ladder
NEAT → NEAR → PEAR
- From NEAT to NEAR, change letter 4 from T to R.
- From NEAR to PEAR, change letter 1 from N to P.
NEAR 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 #862: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEAT | Top word |
| 2 | NEAT | Clean and organized |
| 3 | NEAR← this clue | Close by |
| 4 | PEAR | Fruit shaped like a teardrop |
| 5 | PEER | Colleague who is an equal to you in age, job, and/or social status |
| 6 | PIER | Raised walkway that extends from the shore over water |
| 7 | PIES | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Clean and organized
- Fruit shaped like a teardrop
- Colleague who is an equal to you in age, job, and/or social status
- Raised walkway that extends from the shore over water
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Close by” in Crossclimb?
The answer is NEAR, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #862 on September 9, 2026. It answers clue 2.
How does NEAR fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is NEAT → NEAR → PEAR. Change letter 4 from T to R for the first step, then letter 1 from N to P for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #862, dated September 9, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.