Crossclimb #696 Answer – March 27, 2026
BOOMMIKE
Answer
BOOMMIKE
Combo Clue
“A two-word phrase for a recording device suspended from a long pole”
📖 How I Solved It
So, I sat down to tackle puzzle #696 and immediately felt the excitement. The combo clue was a neat one: 'A two-word phrase for a recording device suspended from a long pole.' Right away, I thought of a 'boom mic,' but it took me a while to actually get it down as BOOMMIKE. The tricky part was definitely the word ladder, especially trying to figure out how BOOS connected to the rest. I kept thinking of some random sports terms and initially guessed 'GOAL' instead of BOOS. That didn't help at all! Once I finally got BOOM and MIKE down, the rest just kinda clicked into place. I love how satisfying it feels when everything comes together, even if I did stumble a bit along the way.
💡 Tips for This Puzzle
- •Focus on the combo clue first; it can give you a good anchor for the rest of the puzzle.
- •Don't overthink the word ladder; each word is a simple step.
- •If you're stuck, try working backwards from what you think the combo answer might be.