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Crossclimb for February 26 2026.

Choose one reveal. Keep the rest of your puzzle a surprise.

Solve one rung, then connect the ladder.

The top + bottom rows = Two African nations separated by Niger.Hide this answer

MALI

Grain used in brewing beerHide this answer

MALT

Lose a layer of feathers or scales (in British English, shed a “u” like a layer of letters to get the intended entry)Hide this answer

MOLT

Body of water that protects a castleHide this answer

MOAT

Apply with a layer of paintHide this answer

COAT

Have a casual conversationHide this answer

CHAT

The top + bottom rows = Two African nations separated by Niger.Hide this answer

CHAD

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.