LinkedIn Crossclimb #791

LinkedIn Crossclimb #791 is the LinkedIn Crossclimb daily for June 30, 2026. Crossclimb is LinkedIn's word-ladder game: solve 5 middle crossword clues, order the rungs so adjacent words differ by one letter, then unlock the top and bottom combo words. This page includes the live board, a solved-board view, and a step-by-step Solution walkthrough. Difficulty: Easy. Estimated solve time: 3–5 min. Read the explainer sections below for strategy, or jump straight into play.

The complete word ladder from NEAR to MISS:

NEAR → BEAR → BOAR → BOAS → BOSS → MOSS → MISS

Top and bottom share the combo clue: “A two-word phrase for a close call, an unplanned event that did not cause any harm.”

1. Middle 1First middle

   BEAR

   Panda or grizzly, for example

   Clue insight

   I read "Panda or grizzly, for example" and write BEAR. "Panda or grizzly, for example" resolves to "BEAR" once you read the clue as a 4-letter crossword answer.

   Solving note

   First middle: Lock this before reordering middles.

2. Middle 2Second middle

   BOAR

   Wild pig

   Clue insight

   I read "Wild pig" and write BOAR. "Wild pig" resolves to "BOAR" once you read the clue as a 4-letter crossword answer.

   Solving note

   Second middle: Lock this before reordering middles.

3. Middle 3Third middle

   BOAS

   Feathery accessories that go around the neck

   Clue insight

   I read "Feathery accessories that go around the neck" and write BOAS. "Feathery accessories that go around the neck" resolves to "BOAS" once you read the clue as a 4-letter crossword answer.

   Solving note

   Third middle: Lock this before reordering middles.

4. Middle 4Fourth middle

   BOSS

   Person in charge at an office

   Clue insight

   I read "Person in charge at an office" and write BOSS. "Person in charge at an office" resolves to "BOSS" once you read the clue as a 4-letter crossword answer.

   Solving note

   Fourth middle: Lock this before reordering middles.

5. Middle 5Fifth middle

   MOSS

   Flowerless plant that grows on trees or other damp, shady locations

   Clue insight

   I read "Flowerless plant that grows on trees or other damp, shady locations" and write MOSS. "Flowerless plant that grows on trees or other damp, shady locations" resolves to "MOSS" once you read the clue as a 4-letter crossword answer.

   Solving note

   Fifth middle: Lock this before reordering middles.

1. NEAR → BEARStep 1

   N→B at the first letter (NEAR → BEAR)

   I check NEAR → BEAR: N→B at the first letter (NEAR → BEAR).

   First link: Consonant swap — keep the chain tight.

2. BEAR → BOARStep 2

   E→O at the second letter (BEAR → BOAR)

   I check BEAR → BOAR: E→O at the second letter (BEAR → BOAR).

   Second link: Vowel swap — keep the chain tight.

3. BOAR → BOASStep 3

   R→S at the fourth letter (BOAR → BOAS)

   I check BOAR → BOAS: R→S at the fourth letter (BOAR → BOAS).

   Third link: Consonant swap — keep the chain tight.

4. BOAS → BOSSStep 4

   A→S at the third letter (BOAS → BOSS)

   I check BOAS → BOSS: A→S at the third letter (BOAS → BOSS).

   Fourth link: Consonant swap — keep the chain tight.

5. BOSS → MOSSStep 5

   B→M at the first letter (BOSS → MOSS)

   I check BOSS → MOSS: B→M at the first letter (BOSS → MOSS).

   Fifth link: Consonant swap — keep the chain tight.

6. MOSS → MISSStep 6

   O→I at the second letter (MOSS → MISS)

   I check MOSS → MISS: O→I at the second letter (MOSS → MISS).

   Sixth link: Vowel swap — keep the chain tight.

I arrange middles as BEAR → BOAR → BOAS → BOSS → MOSS because that's the chain where every hop changes one letter. 6 links checked — N→B at the first letter (NEAR → BEAR) through O→I at the second letter (MOSS → MISS).

Combo clue "A two-word phrase for a close call, an unplanned event that did not cause any harm." — I only fill NEAR and MISS after middles order cleanly. The pair should read naturally against the clue.

The combo clue "A two-word phrase for a close call, an unplanned event that did not cause any harm." describes both end words together — "NEAR" and "MISS" each differ by one letter from their adjacent middle rungs and satisfy the shared top+bottom prompt.

Phase 1: Solve the 5 middle crossword clues to unlock BEAR, BOAR, BOAS, BOSS, MOSS. Middle 1: "Panda or grizzly, for example" → BEAR. "Panda or grizzly, for example" resolves to "BEAR" once you read the clue as a 4-letter crossword answer. Middle 2: "Wild pig" → BOAR. "Wild pig" resolves to "BOAR" once you read the clue as a 4-letter crossword answer. Middle 3: "Feathery accessories that go around the neck" → BOAS. "Feathery accessories that go around the neck" resolves to "BOAS" once you read the clue as a 4-letter crossword answer. Middle 4: "Person in charge at an office" → BOSS. "Person in charge at an office" resolves to "BOSS" once you read the clue as a 4-letter crossword answer. Middle 5: "Flowerless plant that grows on trees or other damp, shady locations" → MOSS. "Flowerless plant that grows on trees or other damp, shady locations" resolves to "MOSS" once you read the clue as a 4-letter crossword answer. Phase 2: Order the middle rungs so adjacent words differ by one letter — valid chain: BEAR → BOAR → BOAS → BOSS → MOSS. Ladder step: N→B at the first letter (NEAR → BEAR) (connects to a combo end). Ladder step: E→O at the second letter (BEAR → BOAR). Ladder step: R→S at the fourth letter (BOAR → BOAS). Ladder step: A→S at the third letter (BOAS → BOSS). Ladder step: B→M at the first letter (BOSS → MOSS). Ladder step: O→I at the second letter (MOSS → MISS) (connects to a combo end). Phase 3: Unlock combo ends — top "NEAR" and bottom "MISS" share the clue: A two-word phrase for a close call, an unplanned event that did not cause any harm..

Only one middle permutation forms a valid ladder from top to bottom — if ordering feels stuck, recheck a middle answer.

This Crossclimb is a 4-letter word ladder from NEAR to MISS. The top and bottom rows share one combo clue: A two-word phrase for a close call, an unplanned event that did not cause any harm. The solution path is NEAR → BEAR → BOAR → BOAS → BOSS → MOSS → MISS, changing exactly one letter between each rung. Middle clues include Panda or grizzly, for example, Wild pig, and Feathery accessories that go around the neck, and others — solve these before reordering. Correct middle order: BEAR → BOAR → BOAS → BOSS → MOSS. The combo clue "A two-word phrase for a close call, an unplanned event that did not cause any harm." describes both end words together — "NEAR" and "MISS" each differ by one letter from their adjacent middle rungs and satisfy the shared top+bottom prompt. Only one middle permutation forms a valid ladder from top to bottom — if ordering feels stuck, recheck a middle answer. Use the Solution tab above for a three-phase walkthrough (middles → order → combo ends), or the Solved board tab for the complete ladder at a glance.