LinkedIn Crossclimb puzzle #923 for November 9, 2026: spoiler-free hints first, then the complete solution when you want it.
This is an earlier Crossclimb puzzle. Latest Crossclimb Answer: #926 (Nov 12)
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Reveal Hint #1Hint #1
A couple might go out on one of these.
Reveal Hint #2Hint #2
The round spots on a fabric lead to a verb meaning to lavish affection.
Reveal Hint #3Hint #3
The two end words are common household pets.
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- Top word (4 letters)DOGS
- Rung 1 (4 letters)DOTS
- Rung 2 (4 letters)DOTE
- Rung 3 (4 letters)DATE
- Rung 4 (4 letters)MATE
- Rung 5 (4 letters)MATS
- Bottom word (4 letters)CATS
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Crossclimb #923 Solution
AnswerDOGS, DOTS, DOTE, DATE, MATE, MATS, CATS
Ladder, top to bottom: DOGS, DOTS, DOTE, DATE, MATE, MATS, CATS.
How to Solve Crossclimb #923
The full Crossclimb 923 ladder is DOGS → DOTS → DOTE → DATE → MATE → MATS → CATS.
- DOTS are the spots in a polka-dot pattern.
- DOTE is to lavish affection on someone.
- DATE is the outing a couple goes on.
- MATE can refer to either partner.
- MATS are the padded surfaces used for yoga.
Connect the middle five as DOTS → DOTE → DATE → MATE → MATS. Add DOGS above DOTS and CATS below MATS: each changes one letter and both fit the shared pet clue.
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