Solving the daily LinkedIn Crossclimb puzzle requires building a seven-word chain where each adjacent word differs by a single letter. Below is the solution breakdown for Puzzle #922 on November 8, 2026 (8/11/26), including all clues and the full vertical ladder order.
Crossclimb Mechanics & Rules
In Crossclimb, your goal is to answer trivia clues and shift the resulting entries into a single valid word ladder. Once you align all seven words correctly, the platform registers your accuracy rating, completion timer, and active Crossclimb Streak. Keep in mind that the start and end words form a paired thematic clue across the outer boundary of the grid.
Complete Solution Sequence for Puzzle #922
Arrange the 7 solved words in the following top-to-bottom order to complete today’s challenge:
- LEFT — Top row entry (Forming the anchor clue with the bottom word: opposite of “right” / nautical ship term).
- DEFT — Nimble and skilled.
- DAFT — ___ Punk (French electronic music duo).
- WAFT — Float gently through the air, as an aroma might.
- WART — Skin blemish, or a small flaw.
- PART — Distinct section of something.
- PORT — Bottom row entry (Completing the outer clue anchor).
Ladder Progression Analysis
Notice how each step transforms exactly one character from the preceding word:
LEFTtoDEFT: Change L to DDEFTtoDAFT: Change E to ADAFTtoWAFT: Change D to WWAFTtoWART: Change F to RWARTtoPART: Change W to PPARTtoPORT: Change A to O
