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June 12, 2026

DUCKtoCALL

DUCK → BUCK → BACK → BALK → WALK → WALL → CALL

Crossclimb #773 Clue Answers

Use the shared final clue and five middle clue answers for Crossclimb #773 before checking the full ladder from DUCK to CALL.

Shared final clueTop + bottom rows

A two-word phrase for a device that imitates the sound made by a waterfowl. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.

Reveal top + bottom answer and reasoning

Answer: DUCK CALL

Top half: DUCK - DUCK is the first half of "duck call", the top + bottom answer for the shared final clue: "A two-word phrase for a device that imitates the sound made by a waterfowl. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom".

Bottom half: CALL - CALL completes "duck call", so the top and bottom rows answer the shared final clue together.

Ladder step 2Middle rung

Male deer

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: BUCK

Why it fits: A buck is a common term for an adult male deer.

Ladder change: DUCK becomes BUCK by changing position 1 from D to B.

Ladder step 3Middle rung

Where your shoulder blades are

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: BACK

Why it fits: Your shoulder blades are located on your back.

Ladder change: BUCK becomes BACK by changing position 2 from U to A.

Ladder step 4Middle rung

Show reluctance to act

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: BALK

Why it fits: To balk is to show reluctance or hesitation to proceed.

Ladder change: BACK becomes BALK by changing position 3 from C to L.

Ladder step 5Middle rung

Daily exercise for a dog owner

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: WALK

Why it fits: A dog owner might take their pet for a walk as a daily exercise.

Ladder change: BALK becomes WALK by changing position 1 from B to W.

Ladder step 6Middle rung

Great ___ of China

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: WALL

Why it fits: The Great Wall of China is a famous historical fortification.

Ladder change: WALK becomes WALL by changing position 4 from K to L.

Crossclimb #773 Word Ladder

Step 1

DUCK

Step 2

BUCK

Changed from previous: D → B

Step 3

BACK

Changed from previous: U → A

Step 4

BALK

Changed from previous: C → L

Step 5

WALK

Changed from previous: B → W

Step 6

WALL

Changed from previous: K → L

Step 7

CALL

Changed from previous: W → C

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