Slightly wet

DAMP is the answer to "Slightly wet" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Thursday, July 16, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 1, just under the top word.

"Slightly wet" answer

The answer for Thursday's puzzle is:

DAMP

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 DAMP fits

If you've already solved DAME, change its fourth letter from E to P. The top word, LAMP, unlocks once the middle rungs are in order, and it differs from DAMP only in the first letter, L instead of D.

The full ladder for July 16, 2026

Here's every word from that day, with DAMP marked.

Other clues from the July 16 Crossclimb

The other four clues from that day, each linked to its own page:

• Notre ___ (Paris attraction) → DAME
• Part of an arena that may be retractable → DOME
• Recommended amount of a medication → DOSE
• Prepare to be in a photo → POSE

For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the July 16 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.

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