Crossclimb #671 Answer – March 2, 2026

SOREBACK

Answer

SOREBACK

SORE
SORT
Arrange in order, like smallest to largest or A to Z
PORT
A place on a computer to connect a peripheral device like a USB drive
PART
___-time worker
PARK
A place in a city that might have lots of trees
BARK
Outside covering of a tree
BACK

Combo Clue

Two-word phrase for muscle pain near the spine that you might experience after lifting something heavy

📖 How I Solved It

I tackled puzzle #671 today, and let me tell you, the combo clue had me scratching my head for a bit. The phrase 'muscle pain near the spine' threw me off, and I was second-guessing myself until I finally landed on 'sore back.' Before that, I had tried 'back pain,' but that didn't fit the word length. The word ladder was a fun challenge too! I got stuck when trying to figure out how to transition from 'SORT' to 'PORT.' It seemed like there should be an easier connection, but eventually, I found the right path. It felt great to finally complete it, even if I did trip up a couple of times along the way!

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❓ FAQ

The Crossclimb answer for March 2, 2026 (#671) is SOREBACK. The complete word ladder is: SORE → SORT → PORT → PART → PARK → BARK → BACK.