Crude and unimaginative, as a trick

Clue

Crude and unimaginative, as a trick

5 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 26, 2026, #879

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“Crude and unimaginative, as a trick” answer

The answer to “Crude and unimaginative, as a trick” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 26, 2026 is CHEAP.

CHEAP

5 letters · Clue 3 · Row 4 of 7

How CHEAP fits the word ladder

CHEAT → CHEAP → CHEEP

  1. From CHEAT to CHEAP, change letter 5 from T to P.
  2. From CHEAP to CHEEP, change letter 4 from A to E.

CHEAP is the answer to clue 3 and occupies row 4 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.

Crossclimb #879: full word ladder

The full September 26, 2026 ladder is below, with “Crude and unimaginative, as a trick” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #879, September 26, 2026
RowWordClue
1CLEANTop word
2CLEATSpike in a World Cup player's footwear
3CHEATPeek at a classmate's test, say
4CHEAP← this clueCrude and unimaginative, as a trick
5CHEEPLittle sound from a nest
6SHEEPAnimals often herded by dogs
7SWEEPBottom word

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Crude and unimaginative, as a trick” in Crossclimb?

The answer is CHEAP, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #879 on September 26, 2026. It answers clue 3.

How does CHEAP fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is CHEAT → CHEAP → CHEEP. Change letter 5 from T to P for the first step, then letter 4 from A to E for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.

Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?

This clue is from puzzle #879, dated September 26, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.

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