How to Play Crossclimb
Try demo puzzleSolve the clues and build a word ladder that changes one letter at a time.
Rules
- Five middle rungs each have their own crossword-style clue.
- Reorder the middle rungs so every adjacent pair differs by exactly one letter.
- The top and bottom rungs unlock once the middle is solved and ordered.
- Top and bottom share one combo clue and each differs by one letter from the adjacent middle word.
Controls
- Click a row and type to fill in letters.
- Use the up/down arrows beside a middle row to reorder it.
- Select a row to see its clue in the panel below.
- Use Reset to scramble the middle rungs and clear your answers.
Tips
- Solve the middle clues first, then experiment with order before filling the ends.
- If two middle words differ by more than one letter, they are not adjacent in the ladder.
FAQ
Crossclimb questions
Quick answers about goals, rules, and controls.
Solve the clues and build a word ladder that changes one letter at a time.