Appear (to be)
Use this verb when something gives the impression of being a certain way. 👀
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 15, 2026, #837
SEEM is the answer to "Appear (to be)" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Saturday, August 15, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 4 of 5.
"Appear (to be)" answer
The answer for Saturday's puzzle is:
SEEM
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 SEEM fits
If you've already solved SEEN, change its fourth letter from N to M. Coming from STEM instead, swap its second letter, T, for an E. Either way, you end up at SEEM.
The full ladder for August 15, 2026
Here's every word from that day, with SEEM marked.
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | OVER | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
| Rung 1 | OVEN | Appliance for roasting a turkey |
| Rung 2 | SVEN | Common Swedish boy's name that means "young man" |
| Rung 3 | SEEN | Perceived |
| Rung 4 | SEEM (this clue) | Appear (to be) |
| Rung 5 | STEM | Part of a plant, or an acronym for four evidence-based fields of study |
| Bottom word | STEP | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
Other clues from the August 15 Crossclimb
The other four clues from that day, each linked to its own page:
- Appliance for roasting a turkey → OVEN
- Common Swedish boy's name that means "young man" → SVEN
- Perceived → SEEN
- Part of a plant, or an acronym for four evidence-based fields of study → STEM
For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the August 15 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 "Appear (to be)" in Crossclimb?
SEEM, which has four letters. It was on rung 4 of the Saturday, August 15, 2026 ladder.
How does SEEM connect to the rest of the ladder?
It sits between SEEN and STEM, and it's one letter away from each.