LinkedIn Crossclimb answer for Wednesday, September 2: #855
LinkedIn Crossclimb #855 is the puzzle for Wednesday, September 2, 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 Wednesday, September 2
The ladder, rung by rung
The two end words join into one word for a kids' space at home, and one rung is a stitched fabric join.
“___ the dragon” (conquer a difficult challenge)
Crossclimb #855 clue 1: “___ the dragon” (conquer a difficult challenge) → SLAY
SLAY
To slay is to kill or conquer, as in slaying a dragon.
Shut loudly, as a door
Crossclimb #855 clue 2: Shut loudly, as a door → SLAM
SLAM
To slam a door is to shut it hard with a loud bang.
Line where two pieces of fabric are joined
Crossclimb #855 clue 3: Line where two pieces of fabric are joined → SEAM
SEAM
A seam is the line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together.
Large quantity of paper
Crossclimb #855 clue 4: Large quantity of paper → REAM
REAM
A ream is 500 sheets of paper, which is a large quantity.