Part of the lower leg that might ache for a runner

SHIN is the answer to "Part of the lower leg that might ache for a runner" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Monday, October 12, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 1, just under the top word.

"Part of the lower leg that might ache for a runner" answer

The answer for Monday's puzzle is:

SHIN

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 SHIN fits

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

The full ladder for October 12, 2026

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

Other clues from the October 12 Crossclimb

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

• Central part of a jawline → CHIN
• Metallic piece of currency → COIN
• Vegetable that may be served on or off the cob → CORN
• Ripped in half → TORN

For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the October 12 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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