LinkedIn Crossclimb is a word-ladder puzzle designed to test your vocabulary and trivia knowledge.
The game’s objective is to complete a vertical list of words by changing exactly one letter at a time.
You play by solving crossword-style clues and rearranging the resulting words to from 7 words.
Once successful, the platform highlights your “Crossclimb Streak”, total time taken, and accuracy.
This article contains the LinkedIn Crossclimb answer today (puzzle #838) for August 16, 2026 (16/08/26) and how to play it.
LinkedIn Crossclimb Answer Today
LinkedIn Crossclimb Answer Today for August 16, 2026 (Puzzle #838):
- MUSSEL – Two options at a seafood restaurant: one a type of shellfish, the other a cut of fish
- MUSSED – Made untidy or disheveled, as someone’s hair
- MISSED – Didn’t hit the target
- MISLED – Gave false information to
- MILLED – Fed through a grinding machine, as wheat
- FILLED – Like these blanks, when you’re done with them
- FILLET – Two options at a seafood restaurant: one a type of shellfish, the other a cut of fish
Further reading
LinkedIn Crossclimb Answer Today for August 15, 2026 (Puzzle #837)
LinkedIn Crossclimb Answer Today for August 14, 2026 (Puzzle #836)
LinkedIn Crossclimb Answer Today for August 13, 2026 (Puzzle #835)

