Spike in a World Cup player's footwear

Clue

Spike in a World Cup player's footwear

5 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 26, 2026, #879

1 of 7 words revealed.

Clues

  1. Spike in a World Cup player's footwear

“Spike in a World Cup player's footwear” answer

The answer to “Spike in a World Cup player's footwear” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 26, 2026 is CLEAT.

CLEAT

5 letters · Clue 1 · Row 2 of 7

How CLEAT fits the word ladder

CLEAN → CLEAT → CHEAT

  1. From CLEAN to CLEAT, change letter 5 from N to T.
  2. From CLEAT to CHEAT, change letter 2 from L to H.

CLEAT 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 #879: full word ladder

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #879, September 26, 2026
RowWordClue
1CLEANTop word
2CLEAT← this clueSpike in a World Cup player's footwear
3CHEATPeek at a classmate's test, say
4CHEAPCrude 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 “Spike in a World Cup player's footwear” in Crossclimb?

The answer is CLEAT, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #879 on September 26, 2026. It answers clue 1.

How does CLEAT fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is CLEAN → CLEAT → CHEAT. Change letter 5 from N to T for the first step, then letter 2 from L to H 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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