Crossclimb Answer
A compound word for someone who can’t be trusted.
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Saturday, July 11, 2026
The answer to “A compound word for someone who can’t be trusted.” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Saturday, July 11, 2026 is TURN — a 4-letter word, and the top word of that day's ladder. Crossclimb is a word ladder, so this isn't just a trivia answer: TURN has to fit both the clue and the one-letter chain running through the puzzle. Below you'll find why it fits, exactly where it sits in the ladder, and links to the day's other clues if more than one rung is giving you trouble.
“A compound word for someone who can’t be trusted.” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “A compound word for someone who can’t be trusted.” (Saturday, July 11, 2026) is:
TURN
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Why the answer is TURN
From TURN you change the second letter of TURN from U to O to get TORN.
How TURN fits the ladder
Crossclimb stacks 7 words where each one changes a single letter from the word above it. Here's the full ladder for July 11, 2026, with “A compound word for someone who can’t be trusted.” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | TURN ← this clue | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | TORN | Ripped |
| Clue rung | CORN | Vegetable basis of the Mexican snack elote |
| Clue rung | CORD | Thin rope that may be used in bungee jumping |
| Clue rung | COLD | At a dead end, as a case |
| Clue rung | COLT | Young male horse |
| Bottom word | COAT | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
TURN sits at the top word: from TURN you change the second letter of TURN from U to O to get TORN. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive TURN even if the clue alone stumps you — solve a neighbour and the single-letter rule points straight here.
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
Stuck on another rung? Here are the other clues from the July 11, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- Ripped → TORN
- Vegetable basis of the Mexican snack elote → CORN
- Thin rope that may be used in bungee jumping → CORD
- At a dead end, as a case → COLD
- Young male horse → COLT
- A compound word for someone who can’t be trusted. → COAT
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full July 11, 2026 solution is on that day's Crossclimb answers page, and today's live Crossclimb answers are always one tap from the main Crossclimb page.
About LinkedIn Crossclimb
Crossclimb is one of LinkedIn's daily games: solve short trivia clues to fill a ladder of words, where each word changes just one letter from the one above it, then order the rungs so the chain holds. Completing the middle rungs unlocks the top and bottom words, which are easier because they must fit the letters already in place. A new puzzle drops every day at midnight Pacific Time (3:00 a.m. Eastern), and it's free to play at LinkedIn Games. This was a Saturday puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “A compound word for someone who can’t be trusted.” in Crossclimb?
The answer is TURN, a 4-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Saturday, July 11, 2026 as the top word of the ladder.
How does TURN fit the Crossclimb ladder?
TURN is the top word of the July 11, 2026 ladder: TURN → TORN. Each step changes exactly one letter, so TURN both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “A compound word for someone who can’t be trusted.” have a different Crossclimb answer?
Yes — because each day's ladder is different, LinkedIn can reuse the same clue with a different answer that fits that day's chain.
Where can I see the rest of this day's Crossclimb answers?
The full ladder for July 11, 2026, including the top and bottom words, is on that day's Crossclimb answers page.
What time does Crossclimb reset?
Every day at midnight Pacific Time (3:00 a.m. Eastern). We post each day's answers as soon as the new puzzle goes live.