Crossclimb #658 Answer – February 17, 2026
LEFTHAND
Answer
LEFTHAND
Combo Clue
“A two-word phrase that describes something that approximately 10% of people use to write”
📖 How I Solved It
I tackled puzzle #658 on February 17, 2026, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a brain teaser. The combo clue about something that 10% of people use to write totally threw me off at first. I kept thinking of all sorts of modern tech, like tablets and styluses, but then I remembered about left-handed people and their unique writing tools. I had a couple of wrong guesses, like trying 'PENCIL' instead of 'HAND' as the final word. The word ladder was a bit tricky too; I got stuck between 'LIFT' and 'LIFE' for a while because the clues were so similar. But eventually, I sorted it out, and getting to 'LEFTHAND' felt like a mini-victory!
💡 Tips for This Puzzle
- •Focus on the combo clue first; it might guide your ladder choices.
- •Double-check your words to make sure they fit both the ladder and the final combo.
- •Don't get hung up on one word; if a clue feels wrong, try a different direction.