Crossclimb #678 Answer – March 9, 2026

FEETTOES

Answer

FEETTOES

FEET
FEES
University charges like tuition or room and board
BEES
Buzzing insects that live in hives
BETS
Puts a wager down
BOTS
Some AI programs
TOTS
Little kids, or a small form of fried potato to eat (with “tater”)
TOES

Combo Clue

Two plural body parts you slide into your shoes.

📖 How I Solved It

I tackled puzzle #678 on a chilly morning, and let me tell you, the combo clue really had me scratching my head. 'Two plural body parts you slide into your shoes' sounds simple enough, but I kept thinking of weird body parts! I ended up guessing 'FEETSHOES' at one point, which was clearly not it. Once I finally settled on 'FEETTOES,' I felt a wave of relief. The word ladder had its tricky moments too; I struggled with 'BOTS' for a bit. I knew it had to relate to AI, but couldn't remember the term. Once I got past that, the rest flowed pretty smoothly. I realized that sometimes, just taking a step back helps clear up the confusion. Overall, it was a fun challenge, and I learned to keep my guesses more focused on the clues given.

💡 Tips for This Puzzle

❓ FAQ

The Crossclimb answer for March 9, 2026 (#678) is FEETTOES. The complete word ladder is: FEET → FEES → BEES → BETS → BOTS → TOTS → TOES.