___ out (break down or fall asleep)

Clue

___ out (break down or fall asleep)

4 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Oct 17, 2026, #900

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“___ out (break down or fall asleep)” answer

The answer to “___ out (break down or fall asleep)” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on October 17, 2026 is CONK.

CONK

4 letters · Clue 4 · Row 5 of 7

How CONK fits the word ladder

CONE → CONK → COOK

  1. From CONE to CONK, change letter 4 from E to K.
  2. From CONK to COOK, change letter 3 from N to O.

CONK 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 #900: full word ladder

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #900, October 17, 2026
RowWordClue
1SONGTop word
2GONGPercussion instrument resembling a very large cymbal
3GONEMissing
4CONEAlternative to a cup in an ice cream parlor
5CONK← this clue___ out (break down or fall asleep)
6COOKTheir job might require an apron
7BOOKBottom word

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “___ out (break down or fall asleep)” in Crossclimb?

The answer is CONK, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #900 on October 17, 2026. It answers clue 4.

How does CONK fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is CONE → CONK → COOK. Change letter 4 from E to K for the first step, then letter 3 from N to O for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.

Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?

This clue is from puzzle #900, dated October 17, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.

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