Lacking hair
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Answers for Crossclimb on Oct 1, 2026, #884
BALD is the answer to "Lacking hair" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Thursday, October 1, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 3 of 5.
"Lacking hair" answer
The answer for Thursday's puzzle is:
BALD
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 BALD fits
If you've already solved BALL, change its fourth letter from L to D. Coming from BAND instead, swap its third letter, N, for an L. Either way, you end up at BALD.
The full ladder for October 1, 2026
Here's every word from that day, with BALD marked.
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | WELL | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
| Rung 1 | BELL | Loud ringer at many churches |
| Rung 2 | BALL | Fancy party, or a sphere |
| Rung 3 | BALD (this clue) | Lacking hair |
| Rung 4 | BAND | Word following "rubber" or "rock" |
| Rung 5 | SAND | Substance found on a beach or in an hourglass |
| Bottom word | SAID | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
Other clues from the October 1 Crossclimb
The other four clues from that day, each linked to its own page:
- Loud ringer at many churches → BELL
- Fancy party, or a sphere → BALL
- Word following "rubber" or "rock" → BAND
- Substance found on a beach or in an hourglass → SAND
For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the October 1 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 "Lacking hair" in Crossclimb?
BALD, which has four letters. It was on rung 3 of the Thursday, October 1, 2026 ladder.
How does BALD connect to the rest of the ladder?
It sits between BALL and BAND, and it's one letter away from each.