Shortage or absence of something
It describes having less of something than needed—or none at all. 📉
All Crossclimb Answers
Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 15, 2026, #868
- LACK
LACK is the answer to "Shortage or absence of something" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 3 of 5.
"Shortage or absence of something" answer
The answer for Tuesday's puzzle is:
LACK
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 LACK fits
If you've already solved LARK, change its third letter from R to C. Coming from LICK instead, swap its second letter, I, for an A. Either way, you end up at LACK.
The full ladder for September 15, 2026
Here's every word from that day, with LACK 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 (this clue) | Shortage or absence of something |
| Rung 4 | LICK | 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
- Short taste, as of a lollipop → LICK
- 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 "Shortage or absence of something" in Crossclimb?
LACK, which has four letters. It was on rung 3 of the Tuesday, September 15, 2026 ladder.
How does LACK connect to the rest of the ladder?
It sits between LARK and LICK, and it's one letter away from each.