Necessary source of nutrients

Clue

Necessary source of nutrients

4 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Oct 2, 2026, #885

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“Necessary source of nutrients” answer

The answer to “Necessary source of nutrients” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on October 2, 2026 is FOOD.

FOOD

4 letters · Clue 3 · Row 4 of 7

How FOOD fits the word ladder

FOOL → FOOD → FOND

  1. From FOOL to FOOD, change letter 4 from L to D.
  2. From FOOD to FOND, change letter 3 from O to N.

FOOD 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 #885: full word ladder

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #885, October 2, 2026
RowWordClue
1COALTop word
2COOLTrendy or acceptable
3FOOLPlay the ___ (act like a court jester)
4FOOD← this clueNecessary source of nutrients
5FONDHaving a warm, positive opinion (of)
6FINDLocate, as something lost
7WINDBottom word

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What is the answer to “Necessary source of nutrients” in Crossclimb?

The answer is FOOD, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #885 on October 2, 2026. It answers clue 3.

How does FOOD fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is FOOL → FOOD → FOND. Change letter 4 from L to D for the first step, then letter 3 from O to N for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.

Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?

This clue is from puzzle #885, dated October 2, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.

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