Ready to be hit, as a golf ball
Set up for the next swing, like a ball waiting on the course ⛳
All Crossclimb Answers
Answers for Crossclimb on Jul 26, 2026, #817
- TEED
Clues
- 1Very interested in something
- 2Someone older than twelve but younger than twenty
- 3Ready to be hit, as a golf ballTEED
- 4Open-___ shoes
- 5Relayed, as a story
TEED is the answer to "Ready to be hit, as a golf ball" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Sunday, July 26, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 3 of 5.
"Ready to be hit, as a golf ball" answer
The answer for Sunday's puzzle is:
TEED
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 TEED fits
If you've already solved TEEN, change its fourth letter from N to D. Coming from TOED instead, swap its second letter, O, for an E. Either way, you end up at TEED.
The full ladder for July 26, 2026
Here's every word from that day, with TEED marked.
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | KEEP | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
| Rung 1 | KEEN | Very interested in something |
| Rung 2 | TEEN | Someone older than twelve but younger than twenty |
| Rung 3 | TEED (this clue) | Ready to be hit, as a golf ball |
| Rung 4 | TOED | Open-___ shoes |
| Rung 5 | TOLD | Relayed, as a story |
| Bottom word | COLD | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
Other clues from the July 26 Crossclimb
The other four clues from that day, each linked to its own page:
- Very interested in something → KEEN
- Someone older than twelve but younger than twenty → TEEN
- Open-___ shoes → TOED
- Relayed, as a story → TOLD
For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the July 26 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to "Ready to be hit, as a golf ball" in Crossclimb?
TEED, which has four letters. It was on rung 3 of the Sunday, July 26, 2026 ladder.
How does TEED connect to the rest of the ladder?
It sits between TEEN and TOED, and it's one letter away from each.