“All is fair in ___ and war”
This timeless saying pairs the battlefield with the strongest of romantic emotions. ❤️
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 6, 2026, #828
LOVE is the answer to "All is fair in ___ and war" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Thursday, August 6, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 2 of 5.
"All is fair in ___ and war" answer
The answer for Thursday's puzzle is:
LOVE
The rest of the ladder at the top of the page stays hidden until you tap a rung, so you can check this word without giving away the others.
Why LOVE fits
This one is a fill-in-the-blank. With LOVE in the gap, you get "All is fair in LOVE and war."
If you've already solved LIVE, change its second letter from I to O. Coming from LORE instead, swap its third letter, R, for a V. Either way, you end up at LOVE.
The full ladder for August 6, 2026
Here's every word from that day, with LOVE marked.
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | FIVE | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
| Rung 1 | LIVE | As it happens, like a news event being broadcast |
| Rung 2 | LOVE (this clue) | “All is fair in ___ and war” |
| Rung 3 | LORE | Stories passed down between generations that may or may not be true |
| Rung 4 | FORE | Word a golfer may shout when a ball is hit off course |
| Rung 5 | FORD | Major automobile manufacturer based in the US in Michigan |
| Bottom word | FOLD | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
Other clues from the August 6 Crossclimb
The other four clues from that day, each linked to its own page:
- As it happens, like a news event being broadcast → LIVE
- Stories passed down between generations that may or may not be true → LORE
- Word a golfer may shout when a ball is hit off course → FORE
- Major automobile manufacturer based in the US in Michigan → FORD
For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the August 6 Crossclimb answers. Today's puzzle is on the main Crossclimb page.
About LinkedIn Crossclimb
Crossclimb is LinkedIn's daily word-ladder game. You answer short trivia clues, then put the words in order so each one differs from the next by a single letter; getting that right unlocks the top and bottom words. A new ladder goes live at midnight Pacific (3 a.m. Eastern), and it's free to play on LinkedIn.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to "All is fair in ___ and war" in Crossclimb?
LOVE, which has four letters. It was on rung 2 of the Thursday, August 6, 2026 ladder.
How does LOVE connect to the rest of the ladder?
It sits between LIVE and LORE, and it's one letter away from each.