Small squares containing circuits

CHIPS is the answer to "Small squares containing circuits" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Sunday, September 27, 2026. It has five letters and sits on rung 1, just under the top word.

"Small squares containing circuits" answer

The answer for Sunday's puzzle is:

CHIPS

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 CHIPS fits

If you've already solved CLIPS, change its second letter from L to H. The top word, SHIPS, unlocks once the middle rungs are in order, and it differs from CHIPS only in the first letter, S instead of C.

The full ladder for September 27, 2026

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

Other clues from the September 27 Crossclimb

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

• Short segments from longer videos → CLIPS
• Turns over, as a playing card → FLIPS
• Plays with, as a kite → FLIES
• Runs away from danger → FLEES

For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the September 27 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