LinkedIn Crossclimb #736 Answer & Analysis 

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What connects COPY to CATS in LinkedIn Crossclimb 736 — and why? We've got you covered! Try the hints first — you might crack it before the reveal.

Puzzle Number

736

Date

2026-05-06

Top

COPY

Bottom

CATS

Answers for Clues

1.

Do well against hardships

••••••

2.

Sheltered inlet on the coast where you might moor a boat

••••••

3.

Where bats often live

••••••

4.

Walking aid that often has a curve at the top

••••••

5.

Containers that may be recycled

••••••

Word Ladder

COPY
COPE
COVE
CAVE
CANE
CANS
CATS

Crossclimb 736 Answer & Solution Guide

Answer: COPY CATS 🐱


🎮 Puzzle Overview

Top word: COPY
Bottom word: CATS
Combined answer: COPY CATS

Puzzle clue: "The top + bottom rows = A compound word for people who imitate others."

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


🪜 Complete Word Ladder

PositionWordClue
TopCOPYImitate
Rung 1COPEDo well
Rung 2COVEBoat shelter
Rung 3CAVEBat home
Rung 4CANEWalking aid
Rung 5CANSContainers
BottomCATSImitators

🧠 Player Solution Walkthrough

Step 1: Understanding the Puzzle

COPY CATS - people who imitate others! The clue warns "first word may be at the bottom" - so CATS is at the bottom.

Step 2: Clue Analysis

  • COPE - "Do well against hardships" ✓
  • COVE - "Sheltered inlet for boats" ✓
  • CAVE - "Where bats live" ✓
  • CANE - "Walking aid with curve" ✓
  • CANS - "Recyclable containers" ✓

Step 3: Ladder Logic

COPY → COPE  (Y→E at end) ✓
COPE → COVE  (E→V at end) ✓
COVE → CAVE  (O→A at position 2) ✓
CAVE → CANE  (V→N at end? No wait...)

CAVE: C-A-V-E
CANE: C-A-N-E
Change V→N at position 3 ✓

CANE → CANS  (E→S at end) ✓
CANS → CATS  (N→T at position 3? No...)

CANS: C-A-N-S
CATS: C-A-T-S
Change N→T at position 3 ✓

Step 4: Answer

COPY + CATS = COPY CATS 🐱

People who imitate others!


📚 Word Reference

WordMeaning
COPYImitate
COPEManage
COVEInlet
CAVEBat home
CANEWalking stick
CANSContainers

❓ FAQ

Q1: What is the answer? COPY CATS - people who imitate others.

Q2: How many steps? 7 steps: COPY → COPE → COVE → CAVE → CANE → CANS → CATS

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