Crossclimb #688 Answer – March 19, 2026

BRITSCOT

Answer

BRITSCOT

BRIT
BRAT
Kid that's out of control
BOAT
Vehicle on a wharf
MOAT
Watery castle protection
MOOT
___ point (something no longer relevant in a discussion)
SOOT
What a chimney sweep gets rid of
SCOT

Combo Clue

Two words that are both informal, shortened terms for people from the United Kingdom.

📖 How I Solved It

So, I was kicking back with puzzle #688, and honestly, I got a bit stumped on the combo clue, 'Two words that are both informal, shortened terms for people from the United Kingdom.' I was thinking of all sorts of possible combos, trying to remember if there were other slang terms I missed. At one point, I even guessed 'Britsuit'—yeah, I'm not sure where that came from! But then I started to break it down. I figured 'BRIT' had to be in there, and after some trial and error, I realized 'SCOT' fit perfectly too. Once I saw 'BRITSCOT,' it clicked! I felt pretty clever after finally piecing it together, even if it took me a bit of time to get there.

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❓ FAQ

The Crossclimb answer for March 19, 2026 (#688) is BRITSCOT. The complete word ladder is: BRIT → BRAT → BOAT → MOAT → MOOT → SOOT → SCOT.