LinkedIn Crossclimb answer for Saturday, August 22: #844
LinkedIn Crossclimb #844 is the puzzle for Saturday, August 22, 2026: a seven-rung word ladder, five clues and one clue shared by the top and bottom rungs.
Updated 12:04 PM PT, Nov 7
Puzzle date Saturday, August 22
The ladder, rung by rung
The two end words name a blade from the Middle Ages and a word for how keen its edge is, and one rung in between is a scary jolt.
Pass along to your followers, as a social media post
Crossclimb #844 clue 1: Pass along to your followers, as a social media post → SHARE
SHARE
To share a post is to pass it along to your followers on social media.
Frightening moment
Crossclimb #844 clue 2: Frightening moment → SCARE
SCARE
A scare is a sudden, frightening moment.
Total of how many goals each team has
Crossclimb #844 clue 3: Total of how many goals each team has → SCORE
SCORE
The score is the total of goals each team has in a match.
Open disrespect
Crossclimb #844 clue 4: Open disrespect → SCORN
SCORN
Scorn is open disrespect or contempt for someone or something.
Like some testimony and enemies
Crossclimb #844 clue 5: Like some testimony and enemies → SWORN
SWORN
Sworn describes testimony given under oath and enemies who have vowed to oppose each other.
Top and bottom rungs
The top + bottom rows = A medieval weapon, and an adjective describing it. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Opens after the five rungs above.
SHARPSWORD
Sharp answers the adjective half of the clue: it describes a blade with a keen cutting edge.
Sword answers the weapon half of the clue: it is a medieval weapon with a long blade.