LinkedIn Crossclimb #726 Answer & Analysis 

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What connects GLASS to BEADS in LinkedIn Crossclimb 726 — and why? We've got you covered! Try the hints first — you might crack it before the reveal.

Puzzle Number

726

Date

2026-04-26

Top

GLASS

Bottom

BEADS

Answers for Clues

1.

Unit in a schoolhouse

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2.

Rude and unrefined

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3.

Trombones, trumpets, and similar instruments

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4.

Kids that get out of line

••••••

5.

There might be four in a measure

••••••

Word Ladder

GLASS
CLASS
CRASS
BRASS
BRATS
BEATS
BEADS

Crossclimb 726 Answer & Solution Guide

Answer: GLASS BEADS 📿


🎮 Puzzle Overview

Top word: GLASS
Bottom word: BEADS
Combined answer: GLASS BEADS

Puzzle clue: "The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for items strung together in a necklace."

Note: The clue warns "The first word may be at the bottom" - meaning BEADS is at the bottom!


🪜 Complete Word Ladder

PositionWordClue
TopGLASSTransparent material
Rung 1CLASSSchool unit
Rung 2CRASSRude, unrefined
Rung 3BRASSMusical instruments
Rung 4BRATSNaughty kids
Rung 5BEATSMusic measure
BottomBEADSNecklace items

🧠 Player Solution Walkthrough

Step 1: Understanding the Puzzle

GLASS BEADS - items strung together in a necklace! The clue warns "first word may be at the bottom" - so BEADS is at the bottom.

Step 2: Clue Analysis

Easy clues:

  • CLASS - "Unit in a schoolhouse" ✓
  • CRASS - "Rude and unrefined" ✓
  • BRASS - "Musical instruments" ✓
  • BEATS - "Four in a measure" (music) ✓

Tricky clue:

  • BRATS - "Kids that get out of line" - a bit informal but understandable

Step 3: Ladder Logic

GLASS → CLASS  (S→S? No, change S→S? Wait... G→C)
GLASS: G-L-A-S-S
CLASS: C-L-A-S-S
Change G→C at start ✓

CLASS → CRASS  (C→C? No, C→C at start, L stays)
Change C→R at position 2? No...

CLASS → CRASS: Change C→R? No wait...
CLASS: C-L-A-S-S
CRASS: C-R-A-S-S
Change L→R at position 2 ✓

CRASS → BRASS  (C→B at start) ✓
BRASS → BRATS  (S→T at end) ✓
BRATS → BEATS  (R→E at position 2? No wait...)

BRATS: B-R-A-T-S
BEATS: B-E-A-T-S
Change R→E at position 2 ✓

BEATS → BEADS  (T→D at end) ✓

Step 4: Answer

GLASS + BEADS = GLASS BEADS 📿

Beads made of glass, often strung together in necklaces!


📚 Word Reference

WordMeaning
GLASSTransparent material
CLASSSchool unit
CRASSVery rude
BRASSMetal instruments
BRATSNaughty children
BEATSMusic rhythm
BEADSNecklace items

❓ FAQ

Q1: What is the answer? GLASS BEADS - items strung together in a necklace.

Q2: How many steps? 7 steps: GLASS → CLASS → CRASS → BRASS → BRATS → BEATS → BEADS

Q3: What are glass beads? Small glass spheres with holes, often strung together to make necklaces and bracelets.

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