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LinkedIn Crossclimb #768 Answers, Clues and Word Ladder

June 7, 2026

WAXEDtoPAPER

WAXED → WAVED → WAVER → WATER → CATER → CAPER → PAPER

Crossclimb #768 Clue Answers

Use the shared final clue and five middle clue answers for Crossclimb #768 before checking the full ladder from WAXED to PAPER.

Shared final clueTop + bottom rows

A two-word phrase for coated sheets that are moisture-proof, grease-proof and used in cooking. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.

Reveal top + bottom answer and reasoning

Answer: WAXED PAPER

Top half: WAXED - WAXED is the first half of "waxed paper", the top + bottom answer for the shared final clue: "A two-word phrase for coated sheets that are moisture-proof, grease-proof and used in cooking. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom".

Bottom half: PAPER - PAPER completes "waxed paper", so the top and bottom rows answer the shared final clue together.

Ladder step 2Middle rung

Greeted someone from a distance

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: WAVED

Why it fits: To greet someone from a distance, you might make a motion with your hand, as in WAVED.

Ladder change: WAXED becomes WAVED by changing position 3 from X to V.

Ladder step 3Middle rung

Wobble uncertainly

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: WAVER

Why it fits: To waver means to wobble uncertainly or hesitate in one's decision.

Ladder change: WAVED becomes WAVER by changing position 5 from D to R.

Ladder step 4Middle rung

Drink that might be free in a restaurant

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: WATER

Why it fits: Water is a common complimentary beverage offered at dining establishments.

Ladder change: WAVER becomes WATER by changing position 3 from V to T.

Ladder step 5Middle rung

Provide food for a large banquet

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: CATER

Why it fits: To cater is to provide food and drink, especially for a large event like a banquet.

Ladder change: WATER becomes CATER by changing position 1 from W to C.

Ladder step 6Middle rung

Playful prank or criminal plan

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: CAPER

Why it fits: A caper is a playful prank or a criminal plan.

Ladder change: CATER becomes CAPER by changing position 3 from T to P.

Crossclimb #768 Word Ladder

Step 1

WAXED

Step 2

WAVED

Changed from previous: X → V

Step 3

WAVER

Changed from previous: D → R

Step 4

WATER

Changed from previous: V → T

Step 5

CATER

Changed from previous: W → C

Step 6

CAPER

Changed from previous: T → P

Step 7

PAPER

Changed from previous: C → P

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