Frightening moment
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 22, 2026, #844
- SCARE
The answer to “Frightening moment” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Saturday, August 22, 2026 is SCARE — a 5-letter word, and rung 4 of that day's ladder. Crossclimb is a word ladder, so this isn't just a trivia answer: SCARE 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.
“Frightening moment” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “Frightening moment” (Saturday, August 22, 2026) is:
SCARE
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 SCARE
From SCORE you change the third letter of SCORE from O to A to reach SCARE, then change the second letter of SCARE from C to H to get SHARE.
How SCARE 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 22, 2026, with “Frightening moment” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | SWORD | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | SWORN | Like some testimony and enemies |
| Clue rung | SCORN | Open disrespect |
| Clue rung | SCORE | Total of how many goals each team has |
| Clue rung | SCARE ← this clue | Frightening moment |
| Clue rung | SHARE | Pass along to your followers, as a social media post |
| Bottom word | SHARP | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
SCARE sits at rung 4: from SCORE you change the third letter of SCORE from O to A to reach SCARE, then change the second letter of SCARE from C to H to get SHARE. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive SCARE 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 22, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- Like some testimony and enemies → SWORN
- Open disrespect → SCORN
- Total of how many goals each team has → SCORE
- Pass along to your followers, as a social media post → SHARE
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full August 22, 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 Saturday puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Frightening moment” in Crossclimb?
The answer is SCARE, a 5-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Saturday, August 22, 2026 as rung 4 of the ladder.
How does SCARE fit the Crossclimb ladder?
SCARE is rung 4 of the August 22, 2026 ladder: SCORE → SCARE → SHARE. Each step changes exactly one letter, so SCARE both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “Frightening moment” 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 22, 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.