Declares to be illegal
Crossclimb Answer — July 20, 2026
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Monday, July 20, 2026
The answer to “Declares to be illegal” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Monday, July 20, 2026 is BANS — a 4-letter word, and rung 2 of that day's ladder. Crossclimb is a word ladder, so this isn't just a trivia answer: BANS 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.
“Declares to be illegal” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “Declares to be illegal” (Monday, July 20, 2026) is:
BANS
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Why the answer is BANS
From BANK you change the fourth letter of BANK from K to S to reach BANS, then change the second letter of BANS from A to I to get BINS.
How BANS 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 20, 2026, with “Declares to be illegal” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | BUNK | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | BANK | Financial institution where checks can be deposited |
| Clue rung | BANS ← this clue | Declares to be illegal |
| Clue rung | BINS | Containers, as for recycling or dirty laundry |
| Clue rung | BITS | Tiny pieces, or 0s and 1s in computing |
| Clue rung | BETS | Makes a wager in a casino |
| Bottom word | BEDS | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
BANS sits at rung 2: from BANK you change the fourth letter of BANK from K to S to reach BANS, then change the second letter of BANS from A to I to get BINS. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive BANS 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 20, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- Financial institution where checks can be deposited → BANK
- Containers, as for recycling or dirty laundry → BINS
- Tiny pieces, or 0s and 1s in computing → BITS
- Makes a wager in a casino → BETS
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full July 20, 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 Monday puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Declares to be illegal” in Crossclimb?
The answer is BANS, a 4-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Monday, July 20, 2026 as rung 2 of the ladder.
How does BANS fit the Crossclimb ladder?
BANS is rung 2 of the July 20, 2026 ladder: BANK → BANS → BINS. Each step changes exactly one letter, so BANS both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “Declares to be illegal” 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 20, 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.