Not on time
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Answers for Crossclimb on Jul 10, 2026, #801
LATE is the answer to "Not on time" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Friday, July 10, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 2 of 5.
"Not on time" answer
The answer for Friday's puzzle is:
LATE
The rest of the ladder at the top of the page stays hidden until you tap a rung, so you can check this word without giving away the others.
Why LATE fits
If you've already solved GATE, change its first letter from G to L. Coming from LAME instead, swap its third letter, M, for a T. Either way, you end up at LATE.
The full ladder for July 10, 2026
Here's every word from that day, with LATE marked.
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | GAME | A two-word phrase for events where programmers come together to rapidly prototype new entertainment to play. |
| Rung 1 | GATE | Opening in a fence |
| Rung 2 | LATE (this clue) | Not on time |
| Rung 3 | LAME | _ duck (politician with limited power as they are leaving office) |
| Rung 4 | LAMB | Baby sheep |
| Rung 5 | JAMB | Vertical part of a door’s frame |
| Bottom word | JAMS | A two-word phrase for events where programmers come together to rapidly prototype new entertainment to play. |
Other clues from the July 10 Crossclimb
The other six clues from that day, each linked to its own page:
- A two-word phrase for events where programmers come together to rapidly prototype new entertainment to play. → GAME
- Opening in a fence → GATE
- _ duck (politician with limited power as they are leaving office) → LAME
- Baby sheep → LAMB
- Vertical part of a door’s frame → JAMB
- A two-word phrase for events where programmers come together to rapidly prototype new entertainment to play. → JAMS
For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the July 10 Crossclimb answers. Today's puzzle is on the main Crossclimb page.
About LinkedIn Crossclimb
Crossclimb is LinkedIn's daily word-ladder game. You answer short trivia clues, then put the words in order so each one differs from the next by a single letter; getting that right unlocks the top and bottom words. A new ladder goes live at midnight Pacific (3 a.m. Eastern), and it's free to play on LinkedIn.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to "Not on time" in Crossclimb?
LATE, which has four letters. It was on rung 2 of the Friday, July 10, 2026 ladder.
How does LATE connect to the rest of the ladder?
It sits between GATE and LAME, and it's one letter away from each.