Game piece that moves up and down and side to side, but not diagonally
Clue
Game piece that moves up and down and side to side, but not diagonally
4 letters
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Answers for Crossclimb on Oct 15, 2026, #898
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- Game piece that moves up and down and side to side, but not diagonally
“Game piece that moves up and down and side to side, but not diagonally” answer
The answer to “Game piece that moves up and down and side to side, but not diagonally” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on October 15, 2026 is ROOK.
ROOK
4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7
How ROOK fits the word ladder
HOOK → ROOK → ROCK
- From HOOK to ROOK, change letter 1 from H to R.
- From ROOK to ROCK, change letter 3 from O to C.
ROOK is the answer to clue 5 and occupies row 6 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.
Crossclimb #898: full word ladder
The full October 15, 2026 ladder is below, with “Game piece that moves up and down and side to side, but not diagonally” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.
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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FOLK | Top word |
| 2 | FOLD | Drop out of a poker hand |
| 3 | FOOD | What many farms generate |
| 4 | HOOD | Robin ___ (legendary outlaw) |
| 5 | HOOK | It's at the end of a fishing line |
| 6 | ROOK← this clue | Game piece that moves up and down and side to side, but not diagonally |
| 7 | ROCK | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- Drop out of a poker hand
- What many farms generate
- Robin ___ (legendary outlaw)
- It's at the end of a fishing line
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Game piece that moves up and down and side to side, but not diagonally” in Crossclimb?
The answer is ROOK, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #898 on October 15, 2026. It answers clue 5.
How does ROOK fit the Crossclimb word ladder?
The sequence is HOOK → ROOK → ROCK. Change letter 1 from H to R for the first step, then letter 3 from O to C for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.
Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?
This clue is from puzzle #898, dated October 15, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.