Wax and ___
Clue
Wax and ___
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 12, 2026, #865
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“Wax and ___” answer
The answer to “Wax and ___” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 12, 2026 is WANE.
WANE
4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How WANE fits the word ladder
WANT → WANE → WARE
- From WANT to WANE, change letter 4 from T to E.
- From WANE to WARE, change letter 3 from N to R.
WANE is the answer to clue 5 and occupies row 6 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #865: full word ladder
The full September 12, 2026 ladder is below, with “Wax and ___” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GIFT | Top word |
| 2 | RIFT | Fissure, as in nature or a tense relationship |
| 3 | RAFT | Boat that's simply logs lashed together |
| 4 | RANT | ___ and rave |
| 5 | WANT | Desire |
| 6 | WANE← this clue | Wax and ___ |
| 7 | WARE | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Fissure, as in nature or a tense relationship
- Boat that's simply logs lashed together
- ___ and rave
- Desire
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Wax and ___” in Crossclimb?
The answer is WANE, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #865 on September 12, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does WANE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is WANT → WANE → WARE. Change letter 4 from T to E for the first step, then letter 3 from N to R for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #865, dated September 12, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.