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June 13, 2026

DRAWtoLOTS

DRAW → DRAT → BRAT → BOAT → BOAS → BOTS → LOTS

Crossclimb #774 Clue Answers

Use the shared final clue and five middle clue answers for Crossclimb #774 before checking the full ladder from DRAW to LOTS.

Shared final clueTop + bottom rows

A two-word phrase for how you might determine things randomly. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.

Reveal top + bottom answer and reasoning

Answer: DRAW LOTS

Top half: DRAW - DRAW is the first half of "draw lots", the top + bottom answer for the shared final clue: "A two-word phrase for how you might determine things randomly. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom".

Bottom half: LOTS - LOTS completes "draw lots", so the top and bottom rows answer the shared final clue together.

Ladder step 2Middle rung

“Phooey!”

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: DRAT

Why it fits: Drat" is an exclamation of annoyance or frustration, fitting the clue "Phooey!".

Ladder change: DRAW becomes DRAT by changing position 4 from W to T.

Ladder step 3Middle rung

Misbehaving child

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: BRAT

Why it fits: A brat is a common term for a misbehaving child.

Ladder change: DRAT becomes BRAT by changing position 1 from D to B.

Ladder step 4Middle rung

Vessel with life vests

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: BOAT

Why it fits: A boat is a vessel that can carry life vests for safety.

Ladder change: BRAT becomes BOAT by changing position 2 from R to O.

Ladder step 5Middle rung

Large, slithery hunters that constrict their prey

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: BOAS

Why it fits: Boas are large, slithery snakes known for constricting their prey.

Ladder change: BOAT becomes BOAS by changing position 4 from T to S.

Ladder step 6Middle rung

Programs that might be used to chat

Reveal answer and reasoning

Answer: BOTS

Why it fits: Bots are automated programs often used for online chat interactions.

Ladder change: BOAS becomes BOTS by changing position 3 from A to T.

Crossclimb #774 Word Ladder

Step 1

DRAW

Step 2

DRAT

Changed from previous: W → T

Step 3

BRAT

Changed from previous: D → B

Step 4

BOAT

Changed from previous: R → O

Step 5

BOAS

Changed from previous: T → S

Step 6

BOTS

Changed from previous: A → T

Step 7

LOTS

Changed from previous: B → L

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