Muscles in the lower back, for short
Think of the broad back muscles that help create a V-shaped torso and power pull-ups. 💪
All Crossclimb Answers
Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 5, 2026, #858
- LATS
Clues
- 1Renaissance string instrument (adding an F to the start forms the name of a wind instrument)
- 2Not on time
- 3Muscles in the lower back, for shortLATS
- 4Allows, or rents out a property
- 5Flowery garlands used in hula dancing
LATS is the answer to "Muscles in the lower back, for short" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Saturday, September 5, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 3 of 5.
"Muscles in the lower back, for short" answer
The answer for Saturday's puzzle is:
LATS
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 LATS fits
If you've already solved LATE, change its fourth letter from E to S. Coming from LETS instead, swap its second letter, E, for an A. Either way, you end up at LATS.
The full ladder for September 5, 2026
Here's every word from that day, with LATS marked.
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | LUKE | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
| Rung 1 | LUTE | Renaissance string instrument (adding an F to the start forms the name of a wind instrument) |
| Rung 2 | LATE | Not on time |
| Rung 3 | LATS (this clue) | Muscles in the lower back, for short |
| Rung 4 | LETS | Allows, or rents out a property |
| Rung 5 | LEIS | Flowery garlands used in hula dancing |
| Bottom word | LEIA | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
Other clues from the September 5 Crossclimb
The other four clues from that day, each linked to its own page:
- Renaissance string instrument (adding an F to the start forms the name of a wind instrument) → LUTE
- Not on time → LATE
- Allows, or rents out a property → LETS
- Flowery garlands used in hula dancing → LEIS
For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the September 5 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 "Muscles in the lower back, for short" in Crossclimb?
LATS, which has four letters. It was on rung 3 of the Saturday, September 5, 2026 ladder.
How does LATS connect to the rest of the ladder?
It sits between LATE and LETS, and it's one letter away from each.