Aching a bit, as after a run

SORE is the answer to "Aching a bit, as after a run" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Monday, September 14, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 1, just under the top word.

"Aching a bit, as after a run" answer

The answer for Monday's puzzle is:

SORE

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 SORE fits

If you've already solved MORE, change its first letter from M to S. The top word, SORT, unlocks once the middle rungs are in order, and it differs from SORE only in the fourth letter, T instead of E.

The full ladder for September 14, 2026

Here's every word from that day, with SORE marked.

Other clues from the September 14 Crossclimb

The other four clues from that day, each linked to its own page:

• Opposite of less → MORE
• Swampy land → MIRE
• Dig in the earth for precious metals → MINE
• “Make up your ___” (come to a decision) → MIND

For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the September 14 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.

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