Black residue from a fire
Crossclimb Answer — July 22, 2026
Think about what collects on surfaces after a cozy fireplace night! 🔥
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Clues
- 1Basketball attempt or espresso unit
- 2Black residue from a fire
- 3Happening in the near future
- 4Apollo 11’s destination
- 5Cut, like a well-manicured lawn
The answer to “Black residue from a fire” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 is SOOT — 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: SOOT 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.
“Black residue from a fire” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “Black residue from a fire” (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) is:
SOOT
You can also reveal it one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather keep some of the challenge.
Why the answer is SOOT
From SHOT you change the second letter of SHOT from H to O to reach SOOT, then change the fourth letter of SOOT from T to N to get SOON.
How SOOT 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 22, 2026, with “Black residue from a fire” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | SHOW | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | SHOT | Basketball attempt or espresso unit |
| Clue rung | SOOT ← this clue | Black residue from a fire |
| Clue rung | SOON | Happening in the near future |
| Clue rung | MOON | Apollo 11’s destination |
| Clue rung | MOWN | Cut, like a well-manicured lawn |
| Bottom word | DOWN | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
SOOT sits at rung 2: from SHOT you change the second letter of SHOT from H to O to reach SOOT, then change the fourth letter of SOOT from T to N to get SOON. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive SOOT 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 22, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- Basketball attempt or espresso unit → SHOT
- Happening in the near future → SOON
- Apollo 11’s destination → MOON
- Cut, like a well-manicured lawn → MOWN
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full July 22, 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 Wednesday puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Black residue from a fire” in Crossclimb?
The answer is SOOT, a 4-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 as rung 2 of the ladder.
How does SOOT fit the Crossclimb ladder?
SOOT is rung 2 of the July 22, 2026 ladder: SHOT → SOOT → SOON. Each step changes exactly one letter, so SOOT both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “Black residue from a fire” 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 22, 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.