Be in the front of, as a race

Clue

Be in the front of, as a race

4 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Oct 20, 2026, #903

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Clues

  1. Difficult
  2. Be in the front of, as a race

“Be in the front of, as a race” answer

The answer to “Be in the front of, as a race” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on October 20, 2026 is LEAD.

LEAD

4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7

How LEAD fits the word ladder

HEAD → LEAD → LEAK

  1. From HEAD to LEAD, change letter 1 from H to L.
  2. From LEAD to LEAK, change letter 4 from D to K.

LEAD 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 #903: full word ladder

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #903, October 20, 2026
RowWordClue
1HACKTop word
2HARK___! The Herald Angels Sing
3HARDDifficult
4HERDCollective noun for bison or elephants
5HEADWhere a hat usually sits
6LEAD← this clueBe in the front of, as a race
7LEAKBottom word

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Be in the front of, as a race” in Crossclimb?

The answer is LEAD, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #903 on October 20, 2026. It answers clue 5.

How does LEAD fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is HEAD → LEAD → LEAK. Change letter 1 from H to L for the first step, then letter 4 from D to K for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.

Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?

This clue is from puzzle #903, dated October 20, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.

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