“___ the dragon” (conquer a difficult challenge)
Think of the triumphant verb you’d use before “the dragon” when tackling a mighty challenge. 🐉
All Crossclimb Answers
Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 2, 2026, #855
- SLAY
Clues
- 1“___ the dragon” (conquer a difficult challenge)SLAY
- 2Shut loudly, as a door
- 3Line where two pieces of fabric are joined
- 4Large quantity of paper
- 5Wander somewhat aimlessly
SLAY is the answer to "___ the dragon” (conquer a difficult challenge)" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 1, just under the top word.
"___ the dragon” (conquer a difficult challenge)" answer
The answer for Wednesday's puzzle is:
SLAY
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 SLAY fits
This one is a fill-in-the-blank. With SLAY in the gap, you get "SLAY the dragon”."
If you've already solved SLAM, change its fourth letter from M to Y. The top word, PLAY, unlocks once the middle rungs are in order, and it differs from SLAY only in the first letter, P instead of S.
The full ladder for September 2, 2026
Here's every word from that day, with SLAY marked.
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | PLAY | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
| Rung 1 | SLAY (this clue) | “___ the dragon” (conquer a difficult challenge) |
| Rung 2 | SLAM | Shut loudly, as a door |
| Rung 3 | SEAM | Line where two pieces of fabric are joined |
| Rung 4 | REAM | Large quantity of paper |
| Rung 5 | ROAM | Wander somewhat aimlessly |
| Bottom word | ROOM | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
Other clues from the September 2 Crossclimb
The other four clues from that day, each linked to its own page:
- Shut loudly, as a door → SLAM
- Line where two pieces of fabric are joined → SEAM
- Large quantity of paper → REAM
- Wander somewhat aimlessly → ROAM
For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the September 2 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to "___ the dragon” (conquer a difficult challenge)" in Crossclimb?
SLAY, which has four letters. It was on rung 1 of the Wednesday, September 2, 2026 ladder.
How does SLAY connect to the rest of the ladder?
It sits between PLAY and SLAM, and it's one letter away from each.