Crossclimb #628 Answer – January 18, 2026

SINUSLUNGS

Answer

SINUSLUNGS

SINUS
SINES
Certain curves used in trigonometry
WINES
They’re kept in cellars and often paired with meals
WINGS
Parts of a bird, or Paul McCartney’s band after the Beatles broke up
RINGS
They can show a tree’s age
RUNGS
Steps on a ladder
LUNGS

Combo Clue

Two parts of the body that are involved in breathing, one singular and one plural

📖 How I Solved It

I dove into puzzle #628 on January 18, 2026, and let me tell you, the combo clue about breathing was a bit tricky. I thought it would be obvious, but I got stuck trying to think of singular and plural body parts. At first, I guessed 'NOSTRILS' thinking of the nose, but that didn't fit. Then, I remembered the word 'SINUS', which led me down the right path. The word ladder was a fun challenge too! I almost mixed up 'WINES' with 'VINES' for a second, but thankfully, I caught that mistake before it derailed me. Once I got to 'RUNGS', I felt like I was really on the right track. Finally, figuring out 'LUNGS' clinched it for me. It was a satisfying moment when I realized I had the combo: SINUSLUNGS. What a ride!

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❓ FAQ

The Crossclimb answer for January 18, 2026 (#628) is SINUSLUNGS. The complete word ladder is: SINUS → SINES → WINES → WINGS → RINGS → RUNGS → LUNGS.