Screwdriver, chisel, or hammer
Think of something you might reach for when fixing or building things 🔧
All Crossclimb Answers
Answers for Crossclimb on Sep 3, 2026, #856
- TOOL
Clues
TOOL is the answer to "Screwdriver, chisel, or hammer" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Thursday, September 3, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 2 of 5.
"Screwdriver, chisel, or hammer" answer
The answer for Thursday's puzzle is:
TOOL
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 TOOL fits
If you've already solved TOON, change its fourth letter from N to L. Coming from TOLL instead, swap its third letter, L, for an O. Either way, you end up at TOOL.
The full ladder for September 3, 2026
Here's every word from that day, with TOOL marked.
| Rung | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| Top word | TOWN | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
| Rung 1 | TOON | Colloquial term for an animated TV show |
| Rung 2 | TOOL (this clue) | Screwdriver, chisel, or hammer |
| Rung 3 | TOLL | You may pay it to go over a bridge |
| Rung 4 | TILL | Drawer that stores money in a cash register |
| Rung 5 | HILL | Raised bit of land that's smaller than a mountain |
| Bottom word | HALL | Unlocks after the middle rungs |
Other clues from the September 3 Crossclimb
The other four clues from that day, each linked to its own page:
- Colloquial term for an animated TV show → TOON
- You may pay it to go over a bridge → TOLL
- Drawer that stores money in a cash register → TILL
- Raised bit of land that's smaller than a mountain → HILL
For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the September 3 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 "Screwdriver, chisel, or hammer" in Crossclimb?
TOOL, which has four letters. It was on rung 2 of the Thursday, September 3, 2026 ladder.
How does TOOL connect to the rest of the ladder?
It sits between TOON and TOLL, and it's one letter away from each.