Fiberglass bandage used to immobilize a broken bone

CAST is the answer to "Fiberglass bandage used to immobilize a broken bone" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Monday, August 17, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 3 of 5.

"Fiberglass bandage used to immobilize a broken bone" answer

The answer for Monday's puzzle is:

CAST

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 CAST fits

If you've already solved MAST, change its first letter from M to C. Coming from COST instead, swap its second letter, O, for an A. Either way, you end up at CAST.

The full ladder for August 17, 2026

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

Other clues from the August 17 Crossclimb

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

• Physical property measured in grams → MASS
• Tall pole used to support a sail → MAST
• It’s listed on a price tag → COST
• Outerwear to protect from the cold and rain → COAT

For the whole solution in one place, top and bottom words included, see the August 17 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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