Not on time
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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 5, 2026, #858
LATE is the answer to "Not on time" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Saturday, September 5, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 2 of 5.
"Not on time" answer
The answer for Saturday's puzzle is:
LATE
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 LATE fits
If you've already solved LUTE, change its second letter from U to A. Coming from LATS instead, swap its fourth letter, S, for an E. Either way, you end up at LATE.
The full ladder for September 5, 2026
Here's every word from that day, with LATE 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 (this clue) | Not on time |
| Rung 3 | LATS | 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
- Muscles in the lower back, for short → LATS
- 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.
Other dates with "Not on time"
LinkedIn sometimes reuses Crossclimb clues. The ladder is different each time, so the answer can change too. Here's every date we have for this one:
- September 5, 2026 (this puzzle) → LATE
- July 10, 2026 → LATE
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 "Not on time" in Crossclimb?
LATE, which has four letters. It was on rung 2 of the Saturday, September 5, 2026 ladder.
How does LATE connect to the rest of the ladder?
It sits between LUTE and LATS, and it's one letter away from each.
Has "Not on time" had a different answer before?
No. It also came up on July 10, 2026, and the answer was LATE then too.