Awaken, or stir to action

Clue

Awaken, or stir to action

5 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 13, 2026, #866

1 of 7 words revealed.

Awaken, or stir to action” answer

The answer to Awaken, or stir to action in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 13, 2026 is ROUSE.

ROUSE

5 letters · Clue 1 · Row 2 of 7

How ROUSE fits the word ladder

HOUSEROUSEROUGE

  1. From HOUSE to ROUSE, change letter 1 from H to R.
  2. From ROUSE to ROUGE, change letter 4 from S to G.

ROUSE 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 #866: full word ladder

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #866, September 13, 2026
RowWordClue
1HOUSETop word
2ROUSE← this clueAwaken, or stir to action
3ROUGECosmetics purchase for the cheeks
4ROUGH___ and tumble (turbulent)
5TOUGHHard to chew, like low-quality meat
6TOUCHAffect one's heartstrings
7COUCHBottom word

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What is the answer to “Awaken, or stir to action” in Crossclimb?

The answer is ROUSE, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #866 on September 13, 2026. It answers clue 1.

How does ROUSE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is HOUSE → ROUSE → ROUGE. Change letter 1 from H to R for the first step, then letter 4 from S to G for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.

Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?

This clue is from puzzle #866, dated September 13, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.

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