LinkedIn Crossclimb answer for Monday, August 17: #839
LinkedIn Crossclimb #839 is the puzzle for Monday, August 17, 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 Monday, August 17
The ladder, rung by rung
The two end words complete an expression about losing out on an opportunity, and one rung in between is a tall pole that holds up a sail.
MISS
Physical property measured in grams
Clue 1: Physical property measured in grams → MASS
MASS
Mass is a physical property of matter, measured in grams.
Tall pole used to support a sail
Clue 2: Tall pole used to support a sail → MAST
MAST
A mast is a tall pole that supports a ship's sail.
Fiberglass bandage used to immobilize a broken bone
Clue 3: Fiberglass bandage used to immobilize a broken bone → CAST
CAST
A cast is a fiberglass bandage that holds a broken bone still.
It’s listed on a price tag
Clue 4: It’s listed on a price tag → COST
COST
The cost is the price listed on a price tag.
Outerwear to protect from the cold and rain
Clue 5: Outerwear to protect from the cold and rain → COAT
COAT
A coat is outerwear that protects you from the cold and rain.
BOAT
Top and bottom rungs
The top + bottom rows = Two words that complete the expression “___ the ___” meaning to lose out on an opportunity (i.e., the ship’s already left!). Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
MISS is the other word that completes the expression about losing out on an opportunity, as in failing to catch the ship.
BOAT is one of the two words that complete the expression about losing out on an opportunity, since the ship has already left.