| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CHIC | End of the word ladder |
| RICH | End of the word ladder |
| VOTE | End of the word ladder |
| WELL | End of the word ladder |
| HOME | End of the ladder (and the end point of the journey) |
| SILK | Part 2 of the word ladder |
| SILT | Part 3 of the word ladder |
| WILT | Part 4 of the word ladder |
| WELT | Part 5 of the word ladder |
| TROY | Start of a word ladder (and the starting point of the journey) |
| WARANDPEACE | Classic novel of 1,000+ pages ... or a hint to the word ladder formed by the answers to the starred clues |
