Crossclimb #611 Answer – January 1, 2026
PICKROLL
Answer
PICKROLL
Combo Clue
“Basketball maneuver ___ and ___, made out of words that can mean to select something and to move by turning”
📖 How I Solved It
I had a bit of a struggle with puzzle #611. The combo clue, 'Basketball maneuver ___ and ___,' really threw me off at first. I kept thinking about all sorts of basketball terms, but I couldn’t quite land on the right ones. I even guessed 'DUNK' and 'PASS' at one point! After some head-scratching, I finally realized it was referring to 'PICK' and 'ROLL.' The word ladder was tricky too; switching between 'PICK' to 'TICK' made me second-guess myself. But once I made the connection, everything clicked into place. Honestly, that moment of realization was so satisfying. I can't believe how much fun I had piecing it all together, even with the frustrating bits!
💡 Tips for This Puzzle
- •Think outside the box for the combo clues; they can be more abstract than you expect.
- •Pay attention to the word meanings in the ladder; they can help guide you to the right path.
- •Don’t be afraid to scrap a guess and start fresh if you're stuck.