Short film, or the spool on which film is stored
Friday, July 24, 2026
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All Crossclimb Answers
- REEL
Clues
- 1Tall grass that grows in a marsh, or the vibrating part of a woodwind instrument that creates sound
- 2Short film, or the spool on which film is storedREEL
- 3Genuine
- 4500 sheets of paper
- 5Wander around without a set destination
The answer to “Short film, or the spool on which film is stored” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Friday, July 24, 2026 is REEL — 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: REEL 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.
“Short film, or the spool on which film is stored” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “Short film, or the spool on which film is stored” (Friday, July 24, 2026) is:
REEL
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 REEL
From REED you change the fourth letter of REED from D to L to reach REEL, then change the third letter of REEL from E to A to get REAL.
How REEL 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 24, 2026, with “Short film, or the spool on which film is stored” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | READ | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | REED | Tall grass that grows in a marsh, or the vibrating part of a woodwind instrument that creates sound |
| Clue rung | REEL ← this clue | Short film, or the spool on which film is stored |
| Clue rung | REAL | Genuine |
| Clue rung | REAM | 500 sheets of paper |
| Clue rung | ROAM | Wander around without a set destination |
| Bottom word | ROOM | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
REEL sits at rung 2: from REED you change the fourth letter of REED from D to L to reach REEL, then change the third letter of REEL from E to A to get REAL. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive REEL 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 24, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- Tall grass that grows in a marsh, or the vibrating part of a woodwind instrument that creates sound → REED
- Genuine → REAL
- 500 sheets of paper → REAM
- Wander around without a set destination → ROAM
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full July 24, 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 Friday puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Short film, or the spool on which film is stored” in Crossclimb?
The answer is REEL, a 4-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Friday, July 24, 2026 as rung 2 of the ladder.
How does REEL fit the Crossclimb ladder?
REEL is rung 2 of the July 24, 2026 ladder: REED → REEL → REAL. Each step changes exactly one letter, so REEL both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “Short film, or the spool on which film is stored” 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 24, 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.