Crossclimb #645 Answer – February 4, 2026
KINDMEAN
Answer
KINDMEAN
KIND
MIND
“"Peace of ___" (free from worry)”
MEND
“Repair a hole in a sock, for example”
LEND
“Give a temporary payment”
LEAD
“Metal name (incorrectly) used to describe the part of a pencil that writes”
LEAN
“Slender or thin”
MEAN
Combo Clue
“Two opposite ways you can behave toward others.”
📖 How I Solved It
So, I was tackling puzzle #645, and right off the bat, I got the combo clue: "Two opposite ways you can behave toward others." That made me think of 'kind' and 'mean,' but I couldn't quite link it to the rest of the clues. I got stuck on the word ladder for a bit. The clue for 'MIND' threw me off for a while because I thought of 'peace of mind' but got tangled up trying to remember what comes after that. I even guessed 'FIND' for a second—no idea why! But once I got 'MIND,' the rest flowed pretty easily. 'LEND' and 'MEND' were straightforward, and I finally made my way back to 'MEAN.' It was a fun ride, but man, those little brain teasers can be tricky!
💡 Tips for This Puzzle
- •Don't rush through the clues; sometimes, taking a moment to think helps connect the dots.
- •If you're stuck, try working backwards from the combo answer; it might spark some ideas.
- •Keep an eye out for synonyms or related words in the clues—they can guide you to the answer.
❓ FAQ
The Crossclimb answer for February 4, 2026 (#645) is KINDMEAN. The complete word ladder is: KIND → MIND → MEND → LEND → LEAD → LEAN → MEAN.