Attachment to a fire hydrant
Monday, August 10, 2026
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 10, 2026, #832
- HOSE
Clues
- 1Where eyeglasses might rest
- 2Attachment to a fire hydrantHOSE
- 3Emcee of a television show
- 4Make a sound like an owl
- 5Curved item at the end of a fishing line
The answer to “Attachment to a fire hydrant” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Monday, August 10, 2026 is HOSE — 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: HOSE 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.
“Attachment to a fire hydrant” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “Attachment to a fire hydrant” (Monday, August 10, 2026) is:
HOSE
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 HOSE
From NOSE you change the first letter of NOSE from N to H to reach HOSE, then change the fourth letter of HOSE from E to T to get HOST.
How HOSE 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 10, 2026, with “Attachment to a fire hydrant” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | NOTE | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | NOSE | Where eyeglasses might rest |
| Clue rung | HOSE ← this clue | Attachment to a fire hydrant |
| Clue rung | HOST | Emcee of a television show |
| Clue rung | HOOT | Make a sound like an owl |
| Clue rung | HOOK | Curved item at the end of a fishing line |
| Bottom word | BOOK | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
HOSE sits at rung 2: from NOSE you change the first letter of NOSE from N to H to reach HOSE, then change the fourth letter of HOSE from E to T to get HOST. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive HOSE 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 10, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- Where eyeglasses might rest → NOSE
- Emcee of a television show → HOST
- Make a sound like an owl → HOOT
- Curved item at the end of a fishing line → HOOK
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full August 10, 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 Monday puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Attachment to a fire hydrant” in Crossclimb?
The answer is HOSE, a 4-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Monday, August 10, 2026 as rung 2 of the ladder.
How does HOSE fit the Crossclimb ladder?
HOSE is rung 2 of the August 10, 2026 ladder: NOSE → HOSE → HOST. Each step changes exactly one letter, so HOSE both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “Attachment to a fire hydrant” 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 10, 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.