Light hits
Wednesday, August 05, 2026
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All Crossclimb Answers
The answer to “Light hits” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 is TAPS — a 4-letter word, and rung 2 of that day's ladder. Crossclimb is a word ladder, so this isn't just a trivia answer: TAPS 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.
“Light hits” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “Light hits” (Wednesday, August 5, 2026) is:
TAPS
You can also reveal it one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather keep some of the challenge.
Why the answer is TAPS
From TAPE you change the fourth letter of TAPE from E to S to reach TAPS, then change the third letter of TAPS from P to N to get TANS.
How TAPS 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 August 5, 2026, with “Light hits” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | CAPE | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | TAPE | Sticky strip that can be used instead of glue |
| Clue rung | TAPS ← this clue | Light hits |
| Clue rung | TANS | Gets a lot of rays at the beach |
| Clue rung | TONS | A great amount, or units to describe something weighing 10,000 pounds |
| Clue rung | TOWS | Pulls an automobile to a repair shop |
| Bottom word | TOWN | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
TAPS sits at rung 2: from TAPE you change the fourth letter of TAPE from E to S to reach TAPS, then change the third letter of TAPS from P to N to get TANS. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive TAPS 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 August 5, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- Sticky strip that can be used instead of glue → TAPE
- Gets a lot of rays at the beach → TANS
- A great amount, or units to describe something weighing 10,000 pounds → TONS
- Pulls an automobile to a repair shop → TOWS
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full August 5, 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 “Light hits” in Crossclimb?
The answer is TAPS, a 4-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 as rung 2 of the ladder.
How does TAPS fit the Crossclimb ladder?
TAPS is rung 2 of the August 5, 2026 ladder: TAPE → TAPS → TANS. Each step changes exactly one letter, so TAPS both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “Light hits” 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 August 5, 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.