Having a warm, positive opinion (of)
Think of the affectionate feeling you might have toward a favorite old teacher 😊
All Crossclimb Answers
Answers for Crossclimb on Oct 2, 2026, #885
- FOND
Clues
- 1Trendy or acceptable
- 2Play the ___ (act like a court jester)
- 3Necessary source of nutrients
- 4Having a warm, positive opinion (of)FOND
- 5Locate, as something lost
FOND is the answer to "Having a warm, positive opinion (of)" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Friday, October 2, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 4 of 5.
"Having a warm, positive opinion (of)" answer
The answer for Friday's puzzle is:
FOND
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 FOND fits
If you've already solved FOOD, change its third letter from O to N. Coming from FIND instead, swap its second letter, I, for an O. Either way, you end up at FOND.
The full ladder for October 2, 2026
Here's every word from that day, with FOND marked.
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | COAL | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
| Rung 1 | COOL | Trendy or acceptable |
| Rung 2 | FOOL | Play the ___ (act like a court jester) |
| Rung 3 | FOOD | Necessary source of nutrients |
| Rung 4 | FOND (this clue) | Having a warm, positive opinion (of) |
| Rung 5 | FIND | Locate, as something lost |
| Bottom word | WIND | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
Other clues from the October 2 Crossclimb
The other four clues from that day, each linked to its own page:
- Trendy or acceptable → COOL
- Play the ___ (act like a court jester) → FOOL
- Necessary source of nutrients → FOOD
- Locate, as something lost → FIND
For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the October 2 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 "Having a warm, positive opinion (of)" in Crossclimb?
FOND, which has four letters. It was on rung 4 of the Friday, October 2, 2026 ladder.
How does FOND connect to the rest of the ladder?
It sits between FOOD and FIND, and it's one letter away from each.