It's at the end of a fishing line

Clue

It's at the end of a fishing line

4 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Oct 15, 2026, #898

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“It's at the end of a fishing line” answer

The answer to “It's at the end of a fishing line” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on October 15, 2026 is HOOK.

HOOK

4 letters · Clue 4 · Row 5 of 7

How HOOK fits the word ladder

HOOD → HOOK → ROOK

  1. From HOOD to HOOK, change letter 4 from D to K.
  2. From HOOK to ROOK, change letter 1 from H to R.

HOOK 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 #898: full word ladder

The full October 15, 2026 ladder is below, with “It's at the end of a fishing line” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #898, October 15, 2026
RowWordClue
1FOLKTop word
2FOLDDrop out of a poker hand
3FOODWhat many farms generate
4HOODRobin ___ (legendary outlaw)
5HOOK← this clueIt's at the end of a fishing line
6ROOKGame piece that moves up and down and side to side, but not diagonally
7ROCKBottom word

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “It's at the end of a fishing line” in Crossclimb?

The answer is HOOK, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #898 on October 15, 2026. It answers clue 4.

How does HOOK fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is HOOD → HOOK → ROOK. Change letter 4 from D to K for the first step, then letter 1 from H to R 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.

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