Crossclimb hints and answers for April 1, 2026

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Maya ChenSenior Puzzle Editor · Updated Apr 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Puzzle#701

Rungs7

Word length4 letters

PublisherLinkedIn

Crossclimb hints for April 1, 2026 (#701)

Open one hint at a time. Each is more specific than the last, so you can stop as soon as it clicks.

ClueGeorge Orwell novel that includes the concepts of Big Brother, Newspeak, and "2 + 2 = 5"

1984

ClueAnswer that can be formed from homophones of "Won", "Too", "Ate", and "For" in order

1284

ClueWhen England had its "Glorious Revolution" (hint: the first two digits are 2^4, and the remaining two digits are each 2^3)

1688

ClueYear that Seoul, South Korea hosted the Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIV Olympiad); the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad will be in Los Angeles in 2028.

1988

Clue7 × 800 + 8 × 11

5688

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Final clueThe top + bottom rows = An eight-character password that is unfortunately more common than you would think. Keep in mind: The first four characters may be at the bottom

Spoiler

Crossclimb answers today

1234top

1284rung 1

1984rung 2

1988rung 3

1688rung 4

5688rung 5

5678bottom

Each rung differs from the next by exactly one letter. The top and bottom words answer the final clue.

How to solve Crossclimb #701

Type an answer for each clue; the middle rungs are shown in a scrambled order. Once all the middle words are filled, drag them into an order where every neighbouring pair differs by exactly one letter. The top and bottom rungs then unlock with a single clue describing both words, each one letter away from the rung next to it.

Want the full method? Read our Crossclimb strategy and tips, or check how to play Crossclimb on the hub.

Crossclimb tips for tomorrow

Solve the easy clues first. Even two or three confirmed words show you what letters the ladder changes, which makes the harder clues easier.
Find the chain, not the order. Pair up words that differ by one letter. The ladder usually has only one valid sequence.
The ends share a theme. The top and bottom words are linked by one clue, often a pair like JACK and KING or BEEF and PORK.

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Previous Crossclimb puzzles

#700Tuesday, March 31, 2026Hints & answers →#699Monday, March 30, 2026Hints & answers →#698Sunday, March 29, 2026Hints & answers →#697Saturday, March 28, 2026Hints & answers →#696Friday, March 27, 2026Hints & answers →

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Crossclimb FAQ

What is the Crossclimb answer today?+

The ladder for Crossclimb #701 is 1234 → 1284 → 1984 → 1988 → 1688 → 5688 → 5678. The final clue “The top + bottom rows = An eight-character password that is unfortunately more common than you would think. Keep in mind: The first four characters may be at the bottom” gives 1234 and 5678.

How does Crossclimb work?+

Solve the clues, order the words so each differs from the next by one letter, then reveal the top and bottom rungs from their shared clue.

Where can I find past Crossclimb answers?+

Every puzzle since launch has its own page on GameAnswers.com with the clues, the ladder and the final clue.