Crossclimb #579 Answer – November 30, 2025
LADDERLETTER
Answer
LADDERLETTER
Solution: A lunar lander is a vehicle designed to land on the moon or another celestial body.
Solution: It’s a less common term, but it refers to a device for encasing objects with metal straps.
Solution: This means light, playful conversation back and forth, often humorous.
Solution: In sports, especially baseball, a batter is a player ready to hit the ball.
Solution: This simply means something that is improved or superior.
Combo Clue
“One word for what this puzzle type is, and the other for what you change each time.”
📖 How I Solved It
I really had a time with puzzle #579! The clue "Device that installs metal straps that go around an object" for BANDER threw me off. I kept thinking about tools but couldn't quite land on the right answer. I went through a couple of wrong guesses—at one point, I thought it might be 'binder' or 'bandit,' which clearly didn't fit. It wasn't until I had a few letters filled in that it clicked. The whole word ladder flow was kind of satisfying, though, especially seeing how each word transformed into the next. I didn't expect to get all the way to LETTER, but once I saw it, it was a no-brainer! This puzzle really made me appreciate the quirky connections between words.
💡 Tips for This Puzzle
- •Pay attention to the clues—some might lead you down a rabbit hole, like BANDER did for me.
- •Keep track of the letters you change; it helps to visualize the ladder better.
- •Don't be afraid to write out potential words; sometimes seeing them helps spark the correct ones.