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Crossclimb for August 16 2025.

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The top + bottom rows = Two words that are commands to dogs, one meaning "Don't move" and the other meaning "Lie there." Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.Hide this answer

STAY

Swiss tennis player Wawrinka who won three Grand Slam singles titles (and the last syllable of seven countries in Asia)Hide this answer

STAN

"The Untouchables" Oscar winner Connery or "Milk" Oscar winner Penn (it's the Irish equivalent of John)Hide this answer

SEAN

Greenwich ___ Time (clock standard)Hide this answer

MEAN

Scary sound in a haunted houseHide this answer

MOAN

Neat and trim, like a freshly cut lawnHide this answer

MOWN

The top + bottom rows = Two words that are commands to dogs, one meaning "Don't move" and the other meaning "Lie there." Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.Hide this answer

DOWN

Reveal the complete ladderHide this answer
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Solve the clues and arrange their answers into a word ladder. Each neighboring word changes one letter; the top and bottom rungs complete the final clue.