Crossclimb #698 Answer – March 29, 2026

COLDWARM

Answer

COLDWARM

COLD
CORD
“A flexible length of twine or wire”
CORE
“___ curriculum (compulsory classes in school)”
CARE
“Feel concern for another person”
CARP
“Fish that might be found in a Japanese pond”
WARP
“Bend in a way that inhibits use, particularly from heat or dampness”
WARM

Combo Clue

“Two words for how you might feel based on the weather.”

📖 How I Solved It

So, I sat down to tackle puzzle #698, and I was feeling pretty confident at first. The combo clue about how you might feel based on the weather seemed straightforward, but I got thrown off when I started thinking of overly complicated weather terms. I mean, I tried 'FROSTBITE' and 'SUNSHINE'—really? Those aren't even close! The tricky part was definitely figuring out the word ladder. I got stuck at 'CORE' because I kept mixing it up with 'CORE' from a core curriculum. Once I finally switched gears and focused on simpler terms, everything clicked, and I ended up with 'COLDWARM.' It's funny how a few wrong guesses can lead you down a rabbit hole, but it all worked out in the end!

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❓ FAQ

The Crossclimb answer for March 29, 2026 (#698) is COLDWARM. The complete word ladder is: COLD → CORD → CORE → CARE → CARP → WARP → WARM.