LinkedIn Crossclimb answer for Sunday, September 6: #859

The ladder, rung by rung

1. Gives a hello on Facebook (using an icon like this: 👈)Show

   Crossclimb #859 clue 1: Gives a hello on Facebook (using an icon like this: 👈) → POKES

   POKES

   On Facebook, a poke is a small hello sent to a friend, shown with a pointing icon.

2. People from WarsawShow

   Crossclimb #859 clue 2: People from Warsaw → POLES

   POLES

   Poles are people from Poland, and Warsaw is the capital of Poland.

3. “That ___ in comparison”Show

   Crossclimb #859 clue 3: “That ___ in comparison” → PALES

   PALES

   In “that pales in comparison”, pales means seems much less impressive next to something else.

4. Cuts the peel off a potato with a special knifeShow

   Crossclimb #859 clue 4: Cuts the peel off a potato with a special knife → PARES

   PARES

   To pare a potato is to cut off its peel with a small knife.

5. Costs paid to ride busesShow

   Crossclimb #859 clue 5: Costs paid to ride buses → FARES

   FARES

   Fares are the costs paid to ride a bus, train or taxi.