Crossclimb #689 Answer – March 20, 2026
WATTVOLT
Answer
WATTVOLT
Combo Clue
“Two SI units, one for power and the other for electric potential; you might think of these when considering the needs of an appliance or the usefulness of a battery, respectively”
📖 How I Solved It
I had a bit of a brain freeze when I got to the combo clue for this puzzle. "Two SI units, one for power and the other for electric potential" threw me off at first. I kept thinking about all sorts of random units and couldn't land on the right answer. It wasn’t until I focused on household appliances that it clicked – WATT and VOLT! I did guess a couple of wrong answers, like 'JOULE' and 'AMP,' which didn’t fit the bill at all. But once I nailed down those two, the rest of the puzzle started to fall into place. I had a blast with the word ladder too; I loved the way each word connected to the next, even if I did get stuck on 'BENT' for a minute. Overall, it was a fun challenge, but I definitely stumbled along the way!
💡 Tips for This Puzzle
- •Focus on the clues related to everyday items; think about how you use power and electric potential in your life.
- •Don’t get too caught up in the technical terms; sometimes the simplest answer is the right one.
- •Make sure to keep the words in the ladder connected, as they all relate to one another.