LinkedIn Crossclimb answer for Friday, July 31: #822
LinkedIn Crossclimb #822 is the puzzle for Friday, July 31, 2026: a seven-rung word ladder, five clues and one clue shared by the top and bottom rungs.
Updated 1:08 PM PT, Nov 7
Puzzle date Friday, July 31
The ladder, rung by rung
The two end words complete the title of a creative-studies university degree, and one rung in between is a pair of limbs.
Classical element alongside earth, air, and water
Crossclimb #822 clue 1: Classical element alongside earth, air, and water → FIRE
FIRE
Fire is the classical element listed with earth, air and water.
Evergreen trees known for needle-like leaves
Crossclimb #822 clue 2: Evergreen trees known for needle-like leaves → FIRS
FIRS
Firs are evergreen trees with needle-like leaves.
States publicly, as grievances
Crossclimb #822 clue 3: States publicly, as grievances → AIRS
AIRS
To air grievances is to state them publicly, so airs fits as the verb form.
Goals and objectives
Crossclimb #822 clue 4: Goals and objectives → AIMS
AIMS
Aims are goals and objectives, the things you are trying to achieve.
Body parts attached to the shoulders
Crossclimb #822 clue 5: Body parts attached to the shoulders → ARMS
ARMS
Arms are the body parts attached to the shoulders.
Top and bottom rungs
The top + bottom rows = Two words that complete the name of the degree “Bachelor of ___ ___” earned by a student pursuing visual works, performance, or other creative areas. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Opens after the five rungs above.
FINEARTS
FINE fills the other blank in the degree name: it describes art made for beauty, such as painting or sculpture.
ARTS fills one blank in the degree name: it is the word for creative fields such as painting, music and drama.