Puzzle #615 • January 5, 2026
Stuck on today's Crossclimb?
We got you.
Hints first, no spoilers until you say so.
Top Word
Part of the frame
T I M E
Word 1
"Let them eat ___" (quote often attributed to Marie Antoinette)
C A K E
Word 2
Citrus fruit often paired with lemon to add flavor
L I M E
Word 3
Body of water (Titcaca or Geneva for example)
L A K E
Word 4
Thumbs-up button on LinkedIn
L I K E
Word 5
The "C" in T.L.C.
C A R E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
C A R D
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two-word phrase for a thing punched in a clock at work at the start and the end of the workday. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Tap to reveal frame clue