Short taste, as of a lollipop
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Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 15, 2026, #868
LICK is the answer to "Short taste, as of a lollipop" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 4 of 5.
"Short taste, as of a lollipop" answer
The answer for Tuesday's puzzle is:
LICK
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 LICK fits
If you've already solved LACK, change its second letter from A to I. Coming from PICK instead, swap its first letter, P, for an L. Either way, you end up at LICK.
The full ladder for September 15, 2026
Here's every word from that day, with LICK marked.
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | BACK | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
| Rung 1 | BARK | Outside covering of a tree |
| Rung 2 | LARK | Songbird whose name completes the phrase “on a ___”, meaning to do something impulsively or just for fun |
| Rung 3 | LACK | Shortage or absence of something |
| Rung 4 | LICK (this clue) | Short taste, as of a lollipop |
| Rung 5 | PICK | Choose between a few options |
| Bottom word | PACK | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
Other clues from the September 15 Crossclimb
The other four clues from that day, each linked to its own page:
- Outside covering of a tree → BARK
- Songbird whose name completes the phrase “on a ___”, meaning to do something impulsively or just for fun → LARK
- Shortage or absence of something → LACK
- Choose between a few options → PICK
For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the September 15 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 "Short taste, as of a lollipop" in Crossclimb?
LICK, which has four letters. It was on rung 4 of the Tuesday, September 15, 2026 ladder.
How does LICK connect to the rest of the ladder?
It sits between LACK and PICK, and it's one letter away from each.