“A word to the ___” (helpful hint)
Clue
“A word to the ___” (helpful hint)
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 10, 2026, #863
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- “A word to the ___” (helpful hint)
““A word to the ___” (helpful hint)” answer
The answer to ““A word to the ___” (helpful hint)” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 10, 2026 is WISE.
WISE
4 letters · Clue 4 · Row 5 of 7
How WISE fits the word ladder
WIPE → WISE → VISE
- From WIPE to WISE, change letter 3 from P to S.
- From WISE to VISE, change letter 1 from W to V.
WISE is the answer to clue 4 and occupies row 5 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #863: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROSE | Top word |
| 2 | ROPE | What you use to tie up a boat at a pier |
| 3 | RIPE | Ready to eat, like fruit |
| 4 | WIPE | Clean with a rag, as a pane of glass |
| 5 | WISE← this clue | “A word to the ___” (helpful hint) |
| 6 | VISE | Gripping tool with two jaws |
| 7 | VASE | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- What you use to tie up a boat at a pier
- Ready to eat, like fruit
- Clean with a rag, as a pane of glass
- Gripping tool with two jaws
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to ““A word to the ___” (helpful hint)” in Crossclimb?
The answer is WISE, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #863 on September 10, 2026. It answers clue 4.
How does WISE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is WIPE → WISE → VISE. Change letter 3 from P to S for the first step, then letter 1 from W to V for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #863, dated September 10, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.