Sunday, September 20, 2026 · #873
Crossclimb #873 climbs from FOSTER to FATHER in 7 rungs.
Today's Crossclimb ladder
1FOSTERtop
2POSTER
3PESTER
4FESTER
5FASTER
6FATTER
7FATHERbottom
Rung clues
- FOSTER —
- POSTER — Large notice or picture hung on a wall
- PESTER — Irritate or bother
- FESTER — Become more irritating, like a problem you are ignoring
- FASTER — At a higher speed
- FATTER — Stouter
- FATHER —
How today's puzzle plays
The ladder in order: FOSTER → POSTER → PESTER → FESTER → FASTER → FATTER → FATHER.
Clues are easier than the ordering; solve first, arrange second.