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Crossclimb for January 16 2026.

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

Solve one rung, then connect the ladder.

The top + bottom rows = Two words: the first a kind of person who writes lyric verse, and the second an inspiration for that person. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.Hide this answer

POET

Share an update to followers on LinkedInHide this answer

POST

Unaware of one’s locationHide this answer

LOST

One of the seven deadly sinsHide this answer

LUST

Reddish-brown color, such as after iron oxidizesHide this answer

RUST

A trick intended to deceive someoneHide this answer

RUSE

The top + bottom rows = Two words: the first a kind of person who writes lyric verse, and the second an inspiration for that person. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.Hide this answer

MUSE

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.