Short taste, as of a lollipop
Clue
Short taste, as of a lollipop
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 15, 2026, #868
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“Short taste, as of a lollipop” answer
The answer to “Short taste, as of a lollipop” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 15, 2026 is LICK.
LICK
4 letters · Clue 4 · Row 5 of 7
How LICK fits the word ladder
LACK → LICK → PICK
- From LACK to LICK, change letter 2 from A to I.
- From LICK to PICK, change letter 1 from L to P.
LICK 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 #868: full word ladder
The full September 15, 2026 ladder is below, with “Short taste, as of a lollipop” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BACK | Top word |
| 2 | BARK | Outside covering of a tree |
| 3 | LARK | Songbird whose name completes the phrase “on a ___”, meaning to do something impulsively or just for fun |
| 4 | LACK | Shortage or absence of something |
| 5 | LICK← this clue | Short taste, as of a lollipop |
| 6 | PICK | Choose between a few options |
| 7 | PACK | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Outside covering of a tree
- Songbird whose name completes the phrase “on a ___”, meaning to do something impulsively or just for fun
- Shortage or absence of something
- Choose between a few options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Short taste, as of a lollipop” in Crossclimb?
The answer is LICK, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #868 on September 15, 2026. It answers clue 4.
How does LICK fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is LACK → LICK → PICK. Change letter 2 from A to I for the first step, then letter 1 from L to P for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #868, dated September 15, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.