Apollo 11’s destination
Crossclimb Answer — July 22, 2026
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Clues
The answer to “Apollo 11’s destination” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 is MOON — a 4-letter word, and rung 4 of that day's ladder. Crossclimb is a word ladder, so this isn't just a trivia answer: MOON has to fit both the clue and the one-letter chain running through the puzzle. Below you'll find why it fits, exactly where it sits in the ladder, and links to the day's other clues if more than one rung is giving you trouble.
“Apollo 11’s destination” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “Apollo 11’s destination” (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) is:
MOON
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Why the answer is MOON
From SOON you change the first letter of SOON from S to M to reach MOON, then change the third letter of MOON from O to W to get MOWN.
How MOON fits the ladder
Crossclimb stacks 7 words where each one changes a single letter from the word above it. Here's the full ladder for July 22, 2026, with “Apollo 11’s destination” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | SHOW | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | SHOT | Basketball attempt or espresso unit |
| Clue rung | SOOT | Black residue from a fire |
| Clue rung | SOON | Happening in the near future |
| Clue rung | MOON ← this clue | Apollo 11’s destination |
| Clue rung | MOWN | Cut, like a well-manicured lawn |
| Bottom word | DOWN | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
MOON sits at rung 4: from SOON you change the first letter of SOON from S to M to reach MOON, then change the third letter of MOON from O to W to get MOWN. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive MOON even if the clue alone stumps you — solve a neighbour and the single-letter rule points straight here.
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
Stuck on another rung? Here are the other clues from the July 22, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- Basketball attempt or espresso unit → SHOT
- Black residue from a fire → SOOT
- Happening in the near future → SOON
- Cut, like a well-manicured lawn → MOWN
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full July 22, 2026 solution is on that day's Crossclimb answers page, and today's live Crossclimb answers are always one tap from the main Crossclimb page.
About LinkedIn Crossclimb
Crossclimb is one of LinkedIn's daily games: solve short trivia clues to fill a ladder of words, where each word changes just one letter from the one above it, then order the rungs so the chain holds. Completing the middle rungs unlocks the top and bottom words, which are easier because they must fit the letters already in place. A new puzzle drops every day at midnight Pacific Time (3:00 a.m. Eastern), and it's free to play at LinkedIn Games. This was a Wednesday puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Apollo 11’s destination” in Crossclimb?
The answer is MOON, a 4-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 as rung 4 of the ladder.
How does MOON fit the Crossclimb ladder?
MOON is rung 4 of the July 22, 2026 ladder: SOON → MOON → MOWN. Each step changes exactly one letter, so MOON both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “Apollo 11’s destination” have a different Crossclimb answer?
Yes — because each day's ladder is different, LinkedIn can reuse the same clue with a different answer that fits that day's chain.
Where can I see the rest of this day's Crossclimb answers?
The full ladder for July 22, 2026, including the top and bottom words, is on that day's Crossclimb answers page.
What time does Crossclimb reset?
Every day at midnight Pacific Time (3:00 a.m. Eastern). We post each day's answers as soon as the new puzzle goes live.