Shades of color
Crossclimb Answer — July 21, 2026
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The answer to “Shades of color” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 is HUES — 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: HUES 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.
“Shades of color” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “Shades of color” (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) is:
HUES
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Why the answer is HUES
From HUGS you change the third letter of HUGS from G to E to reach HUES, then change the first letter of HUES from H to T to get TUES.
How HUES 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 21, 2026, with “Shades of color” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | HUGE | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | HUGS | Embraces in one’s arms |
| Clue rung | HUES ← this clue | Shades of color |
| Clue rung | TUES | It comes between Mon. and Wed. |
| Clue rung | TIES | Neckwear items that are attached by making knots |
| Clue rung | TINS | Containers for baked goods |
| Bottom word | TINY | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
HUES sits at rung 2: from HUGS you change the third letter of HUGS from G to E to reach HUES, then change the first letter of HUES from H to T to get TUES. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive HUES 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 21, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- Embraces in one’s arms → HUGS
- It comes between Mon. and Wed. → TUES
- Neckwear items that are attached by making knots → TIES
- Containers for baked goods → TINS
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full July 21, 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 Tuesday puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Shades of color” in Crossclimb?
The answer is HUES, a 4-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 as rung 2 of the ladder.
How does HUES fit the Crossclimb ladder?
HUES is rung 2 of the July 21, 2026 ladder: HUGS → HUES → TUES. Each step changes exactly one letter, so HUES both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “Shades of color” 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 21, 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.