LinkedIn Crossclimb answer for Saturday, October 10: #893

The ladder, rung by rung

1. High shots, in tennisShow

   Crossclimb #893 clue 1: High shots, in tennis → LOBS

   LOBS

   A lob is a high, arcing shot in tennis that goes over the opponent's head.

2. Places for science experimentsShow

   Crossclimb #893 clue 2: Places for science experiments → LABS

   LABS

   Labs, short for laboratories, are places where scientists run experiments.

3. Some hired rides, for shortShow

   Crossclimb #893 clue 3: Some hired rides, for short → CABS

   CABS

   Cabs are taxis, which are hired rides, and the word is short for cabriolets.

4. Cylindrical containersShow

   Crossclimb #893 clue 4: Cylindrical containers → CANS

   CANS

   Cans are cylindrical metal containers for food or drink.

5. Walking aidShow

   Crossclimb #893 clue 5: Walking aid → CANE

   CANE

   A cane is a stick that people lean on to help them walk.

Top and bottom rungs

The top + bottom rows = The first and last name of Superman's main love interest. Keep in mind: The first name may be at the bottom.

Show top and bottom

Opens after the five rungs above.

LOISLANE

1. Lois is the first name of Superman's main love interest, the Daily Planet reporter.
2. Lane is the last name of Superman's main love interest, the Daily Planet reporter.

Crossclimb #893 letter changes

• LOIS → LOBS: letter 3, I → B
• LOBS → LABS: letter 2, O → A
• LABS → CABS: letter 1, L → C
• CABS → CANS: letter 3, B → N
• CANS → CANE: letter 4, S → E
• CANE → LANE: letter 1, C → L