Crossclimb #652 Answer – February 11, 2026

PARTYHOSTS

Answer

PARTYHOSTS

PARTY
PARTS
Components
PORTS
Cities with harbors
POSTS
Sends in the mail
POSES
Prepares to be captured in a photo
HOSES
Flexible tubes used to spray water on a fire
HOSTS

Combo Clue

A two-word phrase for people who make a celebration happen

📖 How I Solved It

I tackled puzzle #652 on a lazy afternoon, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a rollercoaster! The combo clue for 'PARTYHOSTS' had me scratching my head at first. I thought I was looking for something more specific, like 'event planners' or 'celebration coordinators.' I even guessed 'PARTYPLANNERS' at one point, but that didn't fit the word ladder. The word ladder itself was tricky too, especially moving from 'PARTY' to 'PARTS.' I didn't see 'POSTS' coming either, but once I got 'HOSES,' everything started clicking into place. It felt like a mini celebration once I finally pieced it all together!

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❓ FAQ

The Crossclimb answer for February 11, 2026 (#652) is PARTYHOSTS. The complete word ladder is: PARTY → PARTS → PORTS → POSTS → POSES → HOSES → HOSTS.