LinkedIn Crossclimb #717 Answer & Analysis 

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What connects TIME to LOCK in LinkedIn Crossclimb 717 — and why? We've got you covered! Try the hints first — you might crack it before the reveal.

Puzzle Number

717

Date

2026-04-17

Top

TIME

Bottom

LOCK

Answers for Clues

1.

Performer who doesn't say anything

••••••

2.

Where coal or jewels might come from

••••••

3.

Relative of the otter and weasel

••••••

4.

Something you click to go to another website

••••••

5.

One quick taste of a lollipop

••••••

Word Ladder

TIME
MIME
MINE
MINK
LINK
LICK
LOCK

🎯 Crossclimb 717 Answer - April 17, 2026

Answer: TIME LOCK ⏰

Word
TopTIME
Rung 1MIME
Rung 2MINE
Rung 3MINK
Rung 4LINK
Rung 5LICK
BottomLOCK

Word Ladder Walkthrough

  • TIME → MIME: Performer who doesn't say anything (miming)
  • MIME → MINE: Where coal or jewels might come from
  • MINE → MINK: Relative of the otter and weasel
  • MINK → LINK: Something you click to go to another website
  • LINK → LICK: One quick taste of a lollipop
  • LICK → LOCK: A security device that uses a key or code

Theme Explanation

A time lock is a protective device on a safe that prevents it from being opened until a preset time. It's commonly used in banks and secure facilities to ensure the vault cannot be opened until a specific time, even if someone has the correct combination.


FAQ

Q1: What is the Crossclimb 717 answer? TIME LOCK — the top word is TIME and the bottom word is LOCK.

Q2: How many steps in the ladder? Seven: TIME → MIME → MINE → MINK → LINK → LICK → LOCK

Q3: What does TIME LOCK mean? A time lock is a lock that automatically locks at a set time, commonly used in safes and vaults.

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