Irritating child or insect

Clue

Irritating child or insect

4 letters

All Crossclimb Answers

Answers for Crossclimb on Oct 23, 2026, #906

1 of 7 words revealed.

“Irritating child or insect” answer

The answer to “Irritating child or insect” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on October 23, 2026 is PEST.

PEST

4 letters · Clue 5 · Row 6 of 7

How PEST fits the word ladder

POST → PEST → FEST

  1. From POST to PEST, change letter 2 from O to E.
  2. From PEST to FEST, change letter 1 from P to F.

PEST 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 #906: full word ladder

The full October 23, 2026 ladder is below, with “Irritating child or insect” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.

Show the complete word ladder
All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #906, October 23, 2026
RowWordClue
1LOVETop word
2DOVEPeaceful bird on a United Nations postage stamp
3DOSEAmount of medicine
4POSESomething a fashion model "strikes"
5POSTPut online, like a LinkedIn update
6PEST← this clueIrritating child or insect
7FESTBottom word

More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle

See all answers on the Crossclimb #906 answer page, or visit today's Crossclimb answer for the latest puzzle.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Irritating child or insect” in Crossclimb?

The answer is PEST, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #906 on October 23, 2026. It answers clue 5.

How does PEST fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is POST → PEST → FEST. Change letter 2 from O to E for the first step, then letter 1 from P to F for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.

Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?

This clue is from puzzle #906, dated October 23, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.

Browse Crossclimb answer history →
Skip to main content