What a wizard wields
Monday, August 24, 2026
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 24, 2026, #846
The answer to “What a wizard wields” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Monday, August 24, 2026 is WAND — 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: WAND 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.
“What a wizard wields” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “What a wizard wields” (Monday, August 24, 2026) is:
WAND
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 WAND
From WIND you change the second letter of WIND from I to A to reach WAND, then change the first letter of WAND from W to S to get SAND.
How WAND 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 24, 2026, with “What a wizard wields” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | FISH | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | WISH | A genie may grant one |
| Clue rung | WISE | Clever and experienced |
| Clue rung | WINE | Alcoholic drink made by fermenting grape juice |
| Clue rung | WIND | Weather measured on the Beaufort scale (8 means a gale, for example) |
| Clue rung | WAND ← this clue | What a wizard wields |
| Bottom word | SAND | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
WAND sits at rung 5: from WIND you change the second letter of WIND from I to A to reach WAND, then change the first letter of WAND from W to S to get SAND. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive WAND 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 24, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- A genie may grant one → WISH
- Clever and experienced → WISE
- Alcoholic drink made by fermenting grape juice → WINE
- Weather measured on the Beaufort scale (8 means a gale, for example) → WIND
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full August 24, 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 Monday puzzle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “What a wizard wields” in Crossclimb?
The answer is WAND, a 4-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Monday, August 24, 2026 as rung 5 of the ladder.
How does WAND fit the Crossclimb ladder?
WAND is rung 5 of the August 24, 2026 ladder: WIND → WAND → SAND. Each step changes exactly one letter, so WAND both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “What a wizard wields” 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 24, 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.