Japanese rice wine
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 13, 2026, #835
The answer to “Japanese rice wine” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Thursday, August 13, 2026 is SAKE — a 4-letter word, and rung 3 of that day's ladder. Crossclimb is a word ladder, so this isn't just a trivia answer: SAKE 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.
“Japanese rice wine” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “Japanese rice wine” (Thursday, August 13, 2026) is:
SAKE
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 SAKE
From LAKE you change the first letter of LAKE from L to S to reach SAKE, then change the third letter of SAKE from K to M to get SAME.
How SAKE 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 13, 2026, with “Japanese rice wine” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | LIFE | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | LIKE | Thumbs-up response on social media |
| Clue rung | LAKE | A large body of water surrounded by land |
| Clue rung | SAKE ← this clue | Japanese rice wine |
| Clue rung | SAME | “In the ___ boat” (sharing a difficult situation) |
| Clue rung | TAME | Domesticated, like a household pet |
| Bottom word | TIME | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
SAKE sits at rung 3: from LAKE you change the first letter of LAKE from L to S to reach SAKE, then change the third letter of SAKE from K to M to get SAME. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive SAKE 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 13, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- Thumbs-up response on social media → LIKE
- A large body of water surrounded by land → LAKE
- “In the ___ boat” (sharing a difficult situation) → SAME
- Domesticated, like a household pet → TAME
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full August 13, 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 Thursday puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Japanese rice wine” in Crossclimb?
The answer is SAKE, a 4-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Thursday, August 13, 2026 as rung 3 of the ladder.
How does SAKE fit the Crossclimb ladder?
SAKE is rung 3 of the August 13, 2026 ladder: LAKE → SAKE → SAME. Each step changes exactly one letter, so SAKE both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “Japanese rice wine” 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 13, 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.