First endpoint
Letter clue
4 letters, including 2 vowels (A, E, I, O or U).
First letter
Starts with H.
One more letter
Starts with H and ends with R.
Reveal first endpoint
HAIR
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Middle rung 1
Letter clue
4 letters, including 2 vowels (A, E, I, O or U).
First letter
Starts with H.
One more letter
Starts with H and ends with L.
Reveal middle rung 1
HAIL
Middle rung 2
Letter clue
4 letters, including 2 vowels (A, E, I, O or U).
First letter
Starts with S.
One more letter
Starts with S and ends with L.
Reveal middle rung 2
SAIL
Middle rung 3
Letter clue
4 letters, including 2 vowels (A, E, I, O or U).
First letter
Starts with S.
One more letter
Starts with S and ends with D.
Reveal middle rung 3
SAID
Middle rung 4
Letter clue
4 letters, including 1 vowel (A, E, I, O or U).
First letter
Starts with S.
One more letter
Starts with S and ends with D.
Reveal middle rung 4
SAND
Middle rung 5
Letter clue
4 letters, including 1 vowel (A, E, I, O or U).
First letter
Starts with B.
One more letter
Starts with B and ends with D.
Reveal middle rung 5
BAND
Last endpoint
Letter clue
4 letters, including 1 vowel (A, E, I, O or U).
First letter
Starts with B.
One more letter
Starts with B and ends with D.
Reveal last endpoint
BALD
Cross-checked published solutions: Followchain and WordClues. The date above follows Los Angeles (UTC−7).
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Crossclimb answers are cross-checked against two published solution lists. Both must agree on the date, puzzle number and complete word ladder. Agreement does not establish independent reporting; the source relationship remains under review. Each page identifies its puzzle date and source; when the current puzzle cannot be verified, its answers are withheld.
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