Puzzle #620 • January 10, 2026
Stuck on today's Crossclimb?
We got you.
Hints first, no spoilers until you say so.
Top Word
Part of the frame
F O R T Y
Word 1
Operates effectively
W O R K S
Word 2
Places where soldiers encamp
F O R T S
Word 3
Parts of a sentence
W O R D S
Word 4
People who are obsessed with the details of a thing, such as policy
W O N K S
Word 5
Crosses a river at a shallow place
F O R D S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
W I N K S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word slang phrase for a nap, which also describes a large number of times opening and closing the eyes quickly. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Tap to reveal frame clue