Black stuff in a chimney

Clue

Black stuff in a chimney

4 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Nov 6, 2026, #920

1 of 7 words revealed.

Clues

  1. Black stuff in a chimney

“Black stuff in a chimney” answer

The answer to “Black stuff in a chimney” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on November 6, 2026 is SOOT.

SOOT

4 letters · Clue 3 · Row 4 of 7

How SOOT fits the word ladder

SHOT → SOOT → HOOT

  1. From SHOT to SOOT, change letter 2 from H to O.
  2. From SOOT to HOOT, change letter 1 from S to H.

SOOT is the answer to clue 3 and occupies row 4 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.

Crossclimb #920: full word ladder

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #920, November 6, 2026
RowWordClue
1CHOPTop word
2SHOPPlace to make a purchase
3SHOTOpportunity
4SOOT← this clueBlack stuff in a chimney
5HOOTSound an owl makes
6HOODIt's attached to some jackets
7WOODBottom word

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Black stuff in a chimney” in Crossclimb?

The answer is SOOT, a 4-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #920 on November 6, 2026. It answers clue 3.

How does SOOT fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is SHOT → SOOT → HOOT. Change letter 2 from H to O for the first step, then letter 1 from S to H for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.

Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?

This clue is from puzzle #920, dated November 6, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.

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