Like some testimony and enemies

SWORN is the answer to "Like some testimony and enemies" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Saturday, August 22, 2026. It has five letters and sits on rung 1, just under the top word.

"Like some testimony and enemies" answer

The answer for Saturday's puzzle is:

SWORN

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 SWORN fits

If you've already solved SCORN, change its second letter from C to W. The top word, SWORD, unlocks once the middle rungs are in order, and it differs from SWORN only in the fifth letter, D instead of N.

The full ladder for August 22, 2026

Here's every word from that day, with SWORN marked.

Other clues from the August 22 Crossclimb

The other four clues from that day, each linked to its own page:

• Open disrespect → SCORN
• Total of how many goals each team has → SCORE
• Frightening moment → SCARE
• Pass along to your followers, as a social media post → SHARE

For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the August 22 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.

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