LinkedIn Crossclimb #732 Answer & Analysis 

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What connects JACKET to POCKET in LinkedIn Crossclimb 732 — and why? We've got you covered! Try the hints first — you might crack it before the reveal.

Puzzle Number

732

Date

2026-05-02

Top

JACKET

Bottom

POCKET

Answers for Clues

1.

Item for a tennis player

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2.

Like billiard balls at the start of a game

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3.

Didn't have

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4.

Like a room you can't get into without a key

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5.

Piece of jewelry that often has a picture inside

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Word Ladder

JACKET
RACKET
RACKED
LACKED
LOCKED
LOCKET
POCKET

Crossclimb 732 Answer & Solution Guide

Answer: JACKET POCKET 👖


🎮 Puzzle Overview

Top word: JACKET
Bottom word: POCKET
Combined answer: JACKET POCKET

Puzzle clue: "The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for a place to keep one's cell phone."

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


🪜 Complete Word Ladder

PositionWordClue
TopJACKETClothing
Rung 1RACKETTennis item
Rung 2RACKEDBilliard balls
Rung 3LACKEDDidn't have
Rung 4LOCKEDNo key
Rung 5LOCKETJewelry
BottomPOCKETPhone place

🧠 Player Solution Walkthrough

Step 1: Understanding the Puzzle

JACKET POCKET! The front pocket of a jacket - a common place to keep your phone!

The clue warns "first word may be at the bottom" - so POCKET is at the bottom.

Step 2: Clue Analysis

Easy clues:

  • RACKET - "Tennis player item" ✓
  • LACKED - "Didn't have" ✓
  • LOCKED - "Room without key" ✓
  • LOCKET - "Jewelry with picture" ✓

Tricky clue:

  • RACKED - "Like billiard balls at start" - less common

Step 3: Ladder Logic

JACKET → RACKET  (J→R at start) ✓
RACKET → RACKED  (T→D at end) ✓
RACKED → LACKED  (R→L at start) ✓
LACKED → LOCKED  (A→O at position 2) ✓
LOCKED → LOCKET  (D→T at end? No wait...)

LOCKED: L-O-C-K-E-D
LOcket: L-O-C-K-E-T
Change D→T at end ✓

Step 4: Answer

JACKET + POCKET = JACKET POCKET 👖

The front pocket of a jacket - where you keep your phone!


📚 Word Reference

WordMeaning
JACKETClothing
RACKETTennis bat
RACKEDArranged
LACKEDWithout
LOCKEDSecured
LOCKETPendant
POCKETStorage

❓ FAQ

Q1: What is the answer? JACKET POCKET - a place to keep your phone.

Q2: How many steps? 7 steps: JACKET → RACKET → RACKED → LACKED → LOCKED → LOCKET → POCKET

Q3: What is a jacket pocket? The front pocket of a jacket, commonly used to store phones.

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