Relative of the weasel
Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Answers for Crossclimb on Aug 29, 2026, #851
- MINK
The answer to “Relative of the weasel” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is MINK — a 4-letter word, and rung 2 of that day's ladder. Crossclimb is a word ladder, so this isn't just a trivia answer: MINK 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.
“Relative of the weasel” answer
The Crossclimb answer for “Relative of the weasel” (Saturday, August 29, 2026) is:
MINK
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 MINK
From MILK you change the third letter of MILK from L to N to reach MINK, then change the first letter of MINK from M to R to get RINK.
How MINK 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 29, 2026, with “Relative of the weasel” highlighted:
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | MILE | (unlocks last — fits the letters above the ladder) |
| Clue rung | MILK | Nutrient-rich drink produced by mammals |
| Clue rung | MINK ← this clue | Relative of the weasel |
| Clue rung | RINK | Ice skating venue |
| Clue rung | RANK | Assign items an order based on their relative quality |
| Clue rung | RACK | Where Scrabble tiles may sit before they're played |
| Bottom word | RACE | (unlocks last — fits the letters below the ladder) |
MINK sits at rung 2: from MILK you change the third letter of MILK from L to N to reach MINK, then change the first letter of MINK from M to R to get RINK. Each neighbouring rung is exactly one letter away, which is how you can derive MINK 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 29, 2026 ladder — tap any for its answer and where it sits in the chain:
- Nutrient-rich drink produced by mammals → MILK
- Ice skating venue → RINK
- Assign items an order based on their relative quality → RANK
- Where Scrabble tiles may sit before they're played → RACK
Want the whole ladder in one place, including the top and bottom words? The full August 29, 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 “Relative of the weasel” in Crossclimb?
The answer is MINK, a 4-letter word. It appeared in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Saturday, August 29, 2026 as rung 2 of the ladder.
How does MINK fit the Crossclimb ladder?
MINK is rung 2 of the August 29, 2026 ladder: MILK → MINK → RINK. Each step changes exactly one letter, so MINK both answers the clue and keeps the chain intact.
Can “Relative of the weasel” 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 29, 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.