Friday, October 9, 2026 · #892
Today's ladder links HALF and NOTE — 7 rungs, one letter changing at a time.
Today's Crossclimb ladder
1HALFtop
2HALE
3HARE
4DARE
5DATE
6DOTE
7NOTEbottom
Rung clues
- HALF —
- HALE — ___ and hearty (in good physical condition)
- HARE — Long-eared animal related to the rabbit
- DARE — Challenge to do something risky
- DATE — 10/10/26, for example
- DOTE — Lavish affection (on)
- NOTE —
How today's puzzle plays
The ladder in order: HALF → HALE → HARE → DARE → DATE → DOTE → NOTE.
Clues are easier than the ordering; solve first, arrange second.