Challenge to do something risky

DARE is the answer to "Challenge to do something risky" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Friday, October 9, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 3 of 5.

"Challenge to do something risky" answer

The answer for Friday's puzzle is:

DARE

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 DARE fits

If you've already solved HARE, change its first letter from H to D. Coming from DATE instead, swap its third letter, T, for an R. Either way, you end up at DARE.

The full ladder for October 9, 2026

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

Other clues from the October 9 Crossclimb

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

• ___ and hearty (in good physical condition) → HALE
• Long-eared animal related to the rabbit → HARE
• 10/10/26, for example → DATE
• Lavish affection (on) → DOTE

For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the October 9 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.

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