Crossclimb #666 Answer – February 25, 2026
SHOEHORN
Answer
SHOEHORN
Combo Clue
“Compound word that's a thing used to help put on footwear”
📖 How I Solved It
I tackled puzzle #666 on February 25, 2026, and let me tell you, it was a real brain teaser! The combo clue for SHOEHORN threw me for a bit of a loop. I kept thinking about different kinds of footwear tools, but I wasn't getting anywhere. When I finally realized it was a compound word, things started to click. I had a couple of wrong guesses, like trying to fit 'SHIN' into the mix instead of SHOE for the word ladder. But once I got SHOE, the rest of the ladder came together more easily. The clue '___ put (Olympic event)' stumped me for a moment, and I was wracking my brain trying to remember the specific event. Eventually, I nailed it with SHOT and everything just fell into place. Overall, it was a satisfying puzzle once I cracked it!
💡 Tips for This Puzzle
- •Focus on compound words for the combo answer; they can guide your thinking.
- •For the word ladder, try to visualize each step and keep it simple.
- •Don't be afraid to write down potential incorrect guesses; they can lead you to the right answer.