Cosmetics purchase for the cheeks

Clue

Cosmetics purchase for the cheeks

5 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 13, 2026, #866

1 of 7 words revealed.

Clues

  1. Cosmetics purchase for the cheeks

Cosmetics purchase for the cheeks” answer

The answer to Cosmetics purchase for the cheeks in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 13, 2026 is ROUGE.

ROUGE

5 letters · Clue 2 · Row 3 of 7

How ROUGE fits the word ladder

ROUSEROUGEROUGH

  1. From ROUSE to ROUGE, change letter 4 from S to G.
  2. From ROUGE to ROUGH, change letter 5 from E to H.

ROUGE 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 #866: full word ladder

The full September 13, 2026 ladder is below, with “Cosmetics purchase for the cheeks” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #866, September 13, 2026
RowWordClue
1HOUSETop word
2ROUSEAwaken, or stir to action
3ROUGE← this clueCosmetics 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Cosmetics purchase for the cheeks” in Crossclimb?

The answer is ROUGE, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #866 on September 13, 2026. It answers clue 2.

How does ROUGE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is ROUSE → ROUGE → ROUGH. Change letter 4 from S to G for the first step, then letter 5 from E to H 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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