Like a bull or ram, but not a cow or ewe
Clue
Like a bull or ram, but not a cow or ewe
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Oct 14, 2026, #897
1 of 7 words revealed.
Clues
- Like a bull or ram, but not a cow or ewe
“Like a bull or ram, but not a cow or ewe” answer
The answer to “Like a bull or ram, but not a cow or ewe” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on October 14, 2026 is MALE.
MALE
4 letters · Clue 4 · Row 5 of 7
How MALE fits the word ladder
MACE → MALE → MOLE
- From MACE to MALE, change letter 3 from C to L.
- From MALE to MOLE, change letter 2 from A to O.
MALE is the answer to clue 4 and occupies row 5 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #897: full word ladder
The full October 14, 2026 ladder is below, with “Like a bull or ram, but not a cow or ewe” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NINE | Top word |
| 2 | NICE | Pleasant, or the name of a city in France |
| 3 | MICE | Computer peripherals used for clicking |
| 4 | MACE | Medieval club, often with spiky bits |
| 5 | MALE← this clue | Like a bull or ram, but not a cow or ewe |
| 6 | MOLE | Critter that digs tunnels |
| 7 | HOLE | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Pleasant, or the name of a city in France
- Computer peripherals used for clicking
- Medieval club, often with spiky bits
- Critter that digs tunnels
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Like a bull or ram, but not a cow or ewe” in Crossclimb?
The answer is MALE, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #897 on October 14, 2026. It answers clue 4.
How does MALE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is MACE → MALE → MOLE. Change letter 3 from C to L for the first step, then letter 2 from A to O for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #897, dated October 14, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.