Tall pole used to support a sail

MAST is the answer to "Tall pole used to support a sail" in LinkedIn Crossclimb on Monday, August 17, 2026. It has four letters and sits on rung 2 of 5.

"Tall pole used to support a sail" answer

The answer for Monday's puzzle is:

MAST

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 MAST fits

If you've already solved MASS, change its fourth letter from S to T. Coming from CAST instead, swap its first letter, C, for an M. Either way, you end up at MAST.

The full ladder for August 17, 2026

Here's every word from that day, with MAST 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
• Fiberglass bandage used to immobilize a broken bone → CAST
• 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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