Crossclimb #676 Answer – March 7, 2026

LINERNOTES

Answer

LINERNOTES

LINER
LIVER
Organ that sits between the diaphragm and the stomach
LIVES
Cats are said to have nine of these
LOVES
Holds dear
LOSES
Fails to get a trophy
NOSES
What pairs of glasses rest upon
NOTES

Combo Clue

A two-word phrase for text written on the inside of a record album

📖 How I Solved It

I really enjoyed solving puzzle #676, but I hit a snag with the word ladder. The clue for 'LOVES' had me stumped for a bit. I thought about it for a while, but I was stuck on trying to connect it to something like 'likes' instead of just focusing on the basic meaning. I ended up guessing 'HATES' first, which definitely didn't fit! Once I finally got that 'LOVES' was just about holding something dear, everything clicked into place. The combo clue for 'LINERNOTES' was a breeze after that, especially since I’ve seen plenty of album art before. Overall, it was a fun challenge!

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❓ FAQ

The Crossclimb answer for March 7, 2026 (#676) is LINERNOTES. The complete word ladder is: LINER → LIVER → LIVES → LOVES → LOSES → NOSES → NOTES.