Hit the nail on the ___
Clue
Hit the nail on the ___
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 17, 2026, #870
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“Hit the nail on the ___” answer
The answer to “Hit the nail on the ___” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 17, 2026 is HEAD.
HEAD
4 letters · Clue 2 · Row 3 of 7
How HEAD fits the word ladder
HERD → HEAD → HEAT
- From HERD to HEAD, change letter 3 from R to A.
- From HEAD to HEAT, change letter 4 from D to T.
HEAD 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 #870: full word ladder
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HARD | Top word |
| 2 | HERD | Group of cattle |
| 3 | HEAD← this clue | Hit the nail on the ___ |
| 4 | HEAT | Make warm |
| 5 | FEAT | Impressive achievement requiring a fair amount of skill |
| 6 | FEST | Gathering or celebration (often used as a suffix, as after Oktober) |
| 7 | FAST | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Group of cattle
- Make warm
- Impressive achievement requiring a fair amount of skill
- Gathering or celebration (often used as a suffix, as after Oktober)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Hit the nail on the ___” in Crossclimb?
The answer is HEAD, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #870 on September 17, 2026. It answers clue 2.
How does HEAD fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is HERD → HEAD → HEAT. Change letter 3 from R to A for the first step, then letter 4 from D to T for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #870, dated September 17, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.