Crossclimb 820 Answer & Solution Guide
Answer: FOOTPATH
Puzzle Overview
Today's Crossclimb puzzle #820 starts with FOOT and ends with PATH. Put together, those two edge words form FOOTPATH, a narrow walkway meant for people on foot rather than vehicles.
The five middle answers are BOOT, BOOS, BOTS, BOTH, and BATH. The ladder keeps a steady shape, with each step changing one letter while moving from the starting word toward the final edge word.
Complete Word Ladder
| Position | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top | FOOT | The first half of FOOTPATH |
| 1 | BOOT | Type of shoe that extends up the lower leg to offer more protection |
| 2 | BOOS | Protesting sounds heard after a controversial sports call |
| 3 | BOTS | Software programs that crawl the web to analyze web pages |
| 4 | BOTH | Best of ___ worlds (enjoy two things simultaneously) |
| 5 | BATH | Relaxing soak in a tub |
| Bottom | PATH | The second half of FOOTPATH |
Player Solution Walkthrough
Step 1: Understanding the Puzzle
The theme clue describes a pedestrian walkway, which points strongly to FOOTPATH. That gives the two edge words: FOOT at the top and PATH at the bottom.
Step 2: Starting from FOOT
The protective shoe clue gives BOOT. It is a clean first move because only the first letter changes from FOOT to BOOT.
Step 3: Moving Through the Middle
The sports crowd clue leads to BOOS, and the web-crawling software clue gives BOTS. Those two entries are close enough visually that it helps to check the clue carefully before placing them.
Step 4: Connecting to PATH
The phrase "Best of ___ worlds" is BOTH, followed by BATH for a relaxing soak. From BATH, the final move to PATH changes the first letter and completes the ladder.
Step 5: The Answer
The full ladder is:
FOOT -> BOOT -> BOOS -> BOTS -> BOTH -> BATH -> PATH
That makes the final answer FOOTPATH.
Word Reference
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| FOOT | The lower part of the leg used for standing or walking |
| BOOT | A sturdy shoe that often covers the ankle or lower leg |
| BOOS | Sounds made to show disapproval |
| BOTS | Automated software programs, often used to crawl or process web pages |
| BOTH | The two together; one and the other |
| BATH | A soak or wash in a tub |
| PATH | A route, track, or walkway |
FAQ
Q1: What is the answer to Crossclimb 820?
The answer is FOOTPATH.
Q2: What is the full word ladder?
The full ladder is FOOT -> BOOT -> BOOS -> BOTS -> BOTH -> BATH -> PATH.
Q3: How many middle answers are there?
There are five middle answers: BOOT, BOOS, BOTS, BOTH, and BATH.
Q4: Why do FOOT and PATH make the answer?
Together they form FOOTPATH, a walkway used by pedestrians.
Q5: What was the trickiest clue?
The BOTS clue can be easy to overthink because it refers to web-crawling software, not people using the web.
Strategy Tips
- Solve the top and bottom phrase first when the clue clearly defines a compound word.
- Check that every ladder step changes exactly one letter.
- Watch similar-looking entries like BOOS and BOTS.
- Use short phrase clues, such as "Best of ___ worlds," as anchors.
- Confirm the final edge word after the middle ladder is complete.