Crossclimb #606 Answer – December 27, 2025

CHIMEDRUMS

Answer

CHIMEDRUMS

CHIME
CHIMP
Highly intelligent primate
CHAMP
Someone who wins a contest
CRAMP
Involuntary muscle spasm
CRAMS
Stuffs in something, or studies intensely just before an exam
DRAMS
Measurements equal to 1/8th of a fluid ounce
DRUMS

Combo Clue

Two things a percussionist might use, one singular and one plural

📖 How I Solved It

I gotta say, puzzle #606 was a real head-scratcher for me. The combo clue about 'two things a percussionist might use' threw me off at first. I kept overthinking it and had a brain freeze trying to connect the dots between singular and plural. I even guessed 'bongos' at one point, which obviously didn't fit. Once I got 'CHIME' and started the word ladder, things began to click. I was pleasantly surprised when I landed on 'DRUMS' after a couple of wrong turns. The whole process felt like a musical journey, but it was definitely worth it in the end. I mean, who wouldn’t feel accomplished after figuring out 'CHIMEDRUMS'?

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❓ FAQ

The Crossclimb answer for December 27, 2025 (#606) is CHIMEDRUMS. The complete word ladder is: CHIME → CHIMP → CHAMP → CRAMP → CRAMS → DRAMS → DRUMS.