Crossclimb 860 Answer & Solution Guide
Answer: HIDE SEEK
Puzzle Overview
Today's Crossclimb puzzle #860 starts with HIDE and ends with SEEK. The theme clue points to two antonyms that form the children's game "hide-and-seek," where one player is "it" and searches for the others.
The five middle answers are SIDE, SITE, SITS, SETS, and SEES. Each rung changes one letter from the previous word while moving from HIDE to SEEK.
Complete Word Ladder
| Position | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top | HIDE | First half of the final game name |
| 1 | SIDE | One of eight in an octagon |
| 2 | SITE | Page to visit on the internet |
| 3 | SITS | Uses a chair |
| 4 | SETS | Drops below the horizon, like the sun at the end of the day |
| 5 | SEES | Lays eyes upon |
| Bottom | SEEK | Second half of the final game name |
Player Solution Walkthrough
Step 1: Understanding the Puzzle
The clue describes a familiar children's game built from two opposite actions: to hide and to seek. That makes HIDE SEEK the endpoint phrase, usually written as "hide-and-seek."
Step 2: Starting from the Top
"One of eight in an octagon" gives SIDE. It follows HIDE by changing only the first letter, so it is a clean first rung.
Step 3: Building the Middle
"Page to visit on the internet" is SITE, changing the final letter from SIDE. Then "Uses a chair" gives SITS, keeping the ladder moving with another single-letter shift.
Step 4: Reaching the Bottom
"Drops below the horizon" points to SETS, as the sun sets. "Lays eyes upon" gives SEES, which then changes one letter to reach SEEK.
Step 5: Answer
The full ladder is:
HIDE -> SIDE -> SITE -> SITS -> SETS -> SEES -> SEEK
That makes the final answer HIDE SEEK.
Word Reference
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| HIDE | To conceal oneself or something else |
| SIDE | One edge or face of a shape, such as an octagon |
| SITE | A place or internet page people can visit |
| SITS | Uses a seat or chair |
| SETS | Goes below the horizon, as the sun does |
| SEES | Notices or looks at something |
| SEEK | To search or look for something |
FAQ
Q1: What is the answer to Crossclimb 860?
The answer is HIDE SEEK.
Q2: What is the full word ladder?
The full ladder is HIDE -> SIDE -> SITE -> SITS -> SETS -> SEES -> SEEK.
Q3: How many middle answers are there?
There are five middle answers: SIDE, SITE, SITS, SETS, and SEES.
Q4: Why does HIDE SEEK fit the clue?
Hide and seek are opposite actions, and together they name the children's game "hide-and-seek."
Q5: What is the trickiest clue?
SEES may be the trickiest clue because "lays eyes upon" is a slightly formal way to clue a common verb.
Strategy Tips
- Use the theme clue to identify the endpoint phrase early.
- Remember that Crossclimb may imply a connecting word like "and" without putting it in the grid.
- Check every neighboring pair for exactly one changed letter.
- Solve concrete clues like SIDE and SITE first.
- Confirm the final middle word connects cleanly to the bottom word before entering the answer.