Crossclimb Answer
Slightly wet
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
The answer to “Slightly wet” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Thursday, July 16, 2026 is DAMP — a 4-letter word, and rung 1 of that day's ladder. Crossclimb is a word ladder, so this isn't just a trivia answer: DAMP 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.
“Slightly wet” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “Slightly wet” (Thursday, July 16, 2026) is:
DAMP
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Why the answer is DAMP
From LAMP you change the first letter of LAMP from L to D to reach DAMP, then change the fourth letter of DAMP from P to E to get DAME.
How DAMP 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 16, 2026, with “Slightly wet” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | LAMP | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | DAMP ← this clue | Slightly wet |
| Clue rung | DAME | Notre ___ (Paris attraction) |
| Clue rung | DOME | Part of an arena that may be retractable |
| Clue rung | DOSE | Recommended amount of a medication |
| Clue rung | POSE | Prepare to be in a photo |
| Bottom word | POST | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
DAMP sits at rung 1: from LAMP you change the first letter of LAMP from L to D to reach DAMP, then change the fourth letter of DAMP from P to E to get DAME. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive DAMP 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 16, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- 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
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full July 16, 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 Thursday puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Slightly wet” in Crossclimb?
The answer is DAMP, a 4-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Thursday, July 16, 2026 as rung 1 of the ladder.
How does DAMP fit the Crossclimb ladder?
DAMP is rung 1 of the July 16, 2026 ladder: LAMP → DAMP → DAME. Each step changes exactly one letter, so DAMP both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “Slightly wet” 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 16, 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.