Word following "brown," "black," or "polar"
Clue
Word following "brown," "black," or "polar"
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 28, 2026, #881
1 of 7 words revealed.
Clues
- Word following "brown," "black," or "polar"
“Word following "brown," "black," or "polar"” answer
The answer to “Word following "brown," "black," or "polar"” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on September 28, 2026 is BEAR.
BEAR
4 letters · Clue 2 · Row 3 of 7
How BEAR fits the word ladder
BEAD → BEAR → BEER
- From BEAD to BEAR, change letter 4 from D to R.
- From BEAR to BEER, change letter 3 from A to E.
BEAR 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 #881: full word ladder
The full September 28, 2026 ladder is below, with “Word following "brown," "black," or "polar"” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HEAD | Top word |
| 2 | BEAD | Necklace part, or drop of sweat |
| 3 | BEAR← this clue | Word following "brown," "black," or "polar" |
| 4 | BEER | Stout, porter, or pale ale |
| 5 | BEES | Creatures who live in hives |
| 6 | TEES | Casual shirts named for the 20th letter of the alphabet |
| 7 | TOES | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Necklace part, or drop of sweat
- Stout, porter, or pale ale
- Creatures who live in hives
- Casual shirts named for the 20th letter of the alphabet
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Word following "brown," "black," or "polar"” in Crossclimb?
The answer is BEAR, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #881 on September 28, 2026. It answers clue 2.
How does BEAR fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is BEAD → BEAR → BEER. Change letter 4 from D to R for the first step, then letter 3 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 #881, dated September 28, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.