Today’s LinkedIn Crossclimb puzzle (#723) is a classic word ladder where each step changes just one letter while forming a valid English word. The challenge is to move from the starting word HARD to the final word BACK.
Crossclimb #723 Solution Path
HARD
HAND
HANG
SANG
SANK
BANK
BACK
Step-by-Step Breakdown
HARD → HAND
Change R → N, forming HAND, a part of the body.
HAND → HANG
Change D → G, creating HANG, meaning to suspend something.
HANG → SANG
Change H → S, producing SANG, the past tense of sing.
SANG → SANK
Change G → K, forming SANK, the past tense of sink.
SANK → BANK
Change S → B, creating BANK, a financial institution or river edge.
BANK → BACK
Change N → C, resulting in BACK, meaning the rear side.
Final Word Ladder
HARD → HAND → HANG → SANG → SANK → BANK → BACK
Each step follows the Crossclimb rule perfectly—only one letter changes at a time, leading smoothly from the starting word to the final answer.
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