Identical
Friday, August 21, 2026
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 21, 2026, #843
The answer to “Identical” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Friday, August 21, 2026 is SAME — a 4-letter word, and rung 5 of that day's ladder. Crossclimb is a word ladder, so this isn't just a trivia answer: SAME 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.
“Identical” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “Identical” (Friday, August 21, 2026) is:
SAME
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 SAME
From DAME you change the first letter of DAME from D to S to reach SAME, then change the third letter of SAME from M to L to get SALE.
How SAME 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 21, 2026, with “Identical” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | FIRE | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | FIVE | What a V stood for, in ancient Rome |
| Clue rung | DIVE | Emulate an Olympian who starts on a board |
| Clue rung | DIME | American currency that is roughly equivalent to a ten-pence coin |
| Clue rung | DAME | Title bestowed on a woman in Britain |
| Clue rung | SAME ← this clue | Identical |
| Bottom word | SALE | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
SAME sits at rung 5: from DAME you change the first letter of DAME from D to S to reach SAME, then change the third letter of SAME from M to L to get SALE. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive SAME 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 21, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- What a V stood for, in ancient Rome → FIVE
- Emulate an Olympian who starts on a board → DIVE
- American currency that is roughly equivalent to a ten-pence coin → DIME
- Title bestowed on a woman in Britain → DAME
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full August 21, 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 Friday puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Identical” in Crossclimb?
The answer is SAME, a 4-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Friday, August 21, 2026 as rung 5 of the ladder.
How does SAME fit the Crossclimb ladder?
SAME is rung 5 of the August 21, 2026 ladder: DAME → SAME → SALE. Each step changes exactly one letter, so SAME both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “Identical” 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 21, 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.