LinkedIn Crossclimb answer for Friday, October 23: #906
LinkedIn Crossclimb #906 is the puzzle for Friday, October 23, 2026: a seven-rung word ladder, five clues and one clue shared by the top and bottom rungs.
Updated 12:38 PM PT, Nov 7
Puzzle date Friday, October 23
The ladder, rung by rung
The two end words join into one compound word for an event of mutual admiration, and one rung between is an upright pole fixed in the ground.
Peaceful bird on a United Nations postage stamp
Crossclimb #906 clue 1: Peaceful bird on a United Nations postage stamp → DOVE
DOVE
A dove is a white bird that stands for peace, so it suits a United Nations stamp.
Amount of medicine
Crossclimb #906 clue 2: Amount of medicine → DOSE
DOSE
A dose is a measured amount of medicine taken at one time.
Something a fashion model "strikes"
Crossclimb #906 clue 3: Something a fashion model "strikes" → POSE
POSE
A pose is a position a fashion model holds, or strikes, for the camera.
Put online, like a LinkedIn update
Crossclimb #906 clue 4: Put online, like a LinkedIn update → POST
POST
To post is to publish something online, such as a LinkedIn update.
Irritating child or insect
Crossclimb #906 clue 5: Irritating child or insect → PEST
PEST
A pest is an annoying child, or an insect that bothers people.
Top and bottom rungs
The top + bottom rows = A compound word for a gathering where people praise and appreciate each other. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Opens after the five rungs above.
LOVEFEST
Love fits the clue as the word for warm affection and admiration, which is what people show each other at this kind of gathering.
Fest is short for festival and means a gathering or party, so it answers the gathering half of the clue.
