LinkedIn Crossclimb answer for Monday, November 9: #923
LinkedIn Crossclimb #923 is the puzzle for Monday, November 9, 2026: a seven-rung word ladder, five clues and one clue shared by the top and bottom rungs.
Updated 12:05 AM PT, Nov 9
Puzzle date Monday, November 9
The ladder, rung by rung
The two end words name two kinds of household animals people often take in as companions, and one rung between is a couple's outing.
DOGS
Polka ___ (fabric pattern)
Clue 1: Polka ___ (fabric pattern) → DOTS
DOTS
Dots are the small round spots that make up a polka pattern on fabric.
Excessively bestow affection (on)
Clue 2: Excessively bestow affection (on) → DOTE
DOTE
To dote on someone is to show them excessive affection.
Romantically involved couple's outing
Clue 3: Romantically involved couple's outing → DATE
DATE
A date is an outing for a romantically involved couple.
Either half of a romantically involved couple
Clue 4: Either half of a romantically involved couple → MATE
MATE
A mate is either half of a romantically involved couple.
Soft platforms in a yoga studio
Clue 5: Soft platforms in a yoga studio → MATS
MATS
Mats are the soft platforms people stretch and exercise on in a yoga studio.
CATS
Top and bottom rungs
The top + bottom rows = Two groups of animals commonly adopted as pets.
Dogs answers one half of the clue: they are one of the two groups of animals commonly adopted as pets.
Cats answers the other half of the clue: they are the second group of animals commonly adopted as pets.