Embraces in one’s arms

HUGS is the answer to "Embraces in one’s arms" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 1, just under the top word.

"Embraces in one’s arms" answer

The answer for Tuesday's puzzle is:

HUGS

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 HUGS fits

If you've already solved HUES, change its third letter from E to G. The top word, HUGE, unlocks once the middle rungs are in order, and it differs from HUGS only in the fourth letter, E instead of S.

The full ladder for July 21, 2026

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

Other clues from the July 21 Crossclimb

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

• Shades of color → HUES
• It comes between Mon. and Wed. → TUES
• Neckwear items that are attached by making knots → TIES
• Containers for baked goods → TINS

For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the July 21 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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