Gave false information to
You steered someone toward the wrong conclusion. 🧭
All Crossclimb Answers
Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 16, 2026, #838
- MISLED
Clues
MISLED is the answer to "Gave false information to" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Sunday, August 16, 2026. It has six letters and sits on rung 3 of 5.
"Gave false information to" answer
The answer for Sunday's puzzle is:
MISLED
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 MISLED fits
If you've already solved MISSED, change its fourth letter from S to L. Coming from MILLED instead, swap its third letter, L, for an S. Either way, you end up at MISLED.
The full ladder for August 16, 2026
Here's every word from that day, with MISLED marked.
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | MUSSEL | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
| Rung 1 | MUSSED | Made untidy or disheveled, as someone's hair |
| Rung 2 | MISSED | Didn't hit the target |
| Rung 3 | MISLED (this clue) | Gave false information to |
| Rung 4 | MILLED | Fed through a grinding machine, as wheat |
| Rung 5 | FILLED | Like these blanks, when you're done with them |
| Bottom word | FILLET | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
Other clues from the August 16 Crossclimb
The other four clues from that day, each linked to its own page:
- Made untidy or disheveled, as someone's hair → MUSSED
- Didn't hit the target → MISSED
- Fed through a grinding machine, as wheat → MILLED
- Like these blanks, when you're done with them → FILLED
For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the August 16 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 "Gave false information to" in Crossclimb?
MISLED, which has six letters. It was on rung 3 of the Sunday, August 16, 2026 ladder.
How does MISLED connect to the rest of the ladder?
It sits between MISSED and MILLED, and it's one letter away from each.