Puzzle No. 2026 · Networks Edition

The Networking Crossword

Across clues describe today's professional platforms. Answers and fill notes are given, no cheating required.

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1. The full suite, Microsoft owned, 1.2B+ members
LinkedIn · profiles, jobs, recruiter, learning, content, B2B.
organic reach down sharply since 2023.
2. The volume job board, free for seekers
Indeed · ~350M monthly visitors, salary tools.
no networking; sponsored posts can crowd results.
3. Startup roles with salary and equity up front
Wellfound · 150K+ startups, message founders.
startup only; smaller pool.
4. Strong across German speaking Europe
Xing · ~20M members, events, Culture Compass.
limited outside Europe.
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