Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · #889
Today's ladder links WINE and CORK — 7 rungs, one letter changing at a time.
Today's Crossclimb ladder
1WINEtop
2WANE
3WAVE
4CAVE
5CARE
6CORE
7CORKbottom
Rung clues
- WINE —
- WANE — Become less visible, like the moon
- WAVE — Arm gesture meaning "hello" or "goodbye"
- CAVE — Where to find stalactites
- CARE — Feel sympathy
- CORE — Uneaten part of an apple
- CORK —
How today's puzzle plays
The ladder in order: WINE → WANE → WAVE → CAVE → CARE → CORE → CORK.
Clues are easier than the ordering; solve first, arrange second.