Crossclimb #548 Answer – October 30, 2025
TRUEREAL
Answer
TRUEREAL
Solution: A type of plant commonly found in orchards, holding various fruits.
Solution: Spanish for 'three', also part of a popular dessert name – tres leches cake.
Solution: Little pegs used in golf to elevate the ball for a better shot.
Solution: Beverages that come in various types, from black to herbal; a great refreshment option.
Solution: A color that is a blend of blue and green, similar to turquoise.
Combo Clue
“Two words that mean genuine, authentic, or actual.”
📖 How I Solved It
So, I sat down to tackle puzzle #548, and I was pretty confident at first. The combo clue was 'Two words that mean genuine, authentic, or actual,' which made me think of 'true' and 'real' right off the bat. But then I hit a bit of a snag with the word ladder. The clue for 'tres' really threw me for a loop! I was stuck thinking about desserts, but I couldn't remember the specific name for that cake. I even guessed 'tiramisu' at one point. Talk about a brain freeze! Once I finally got 'tres,' the rest of the ladder fell into place more smoothly. Honestly, I didn't expect to get so hung up on just one clue! But once I pieced it all together, I felt a real rush of accomplishment. In the end, I nailed it with 'truereal'!
💡 Tips for This Puzzle
- •Remember to think outside the box for clues that reference numbers or foreign terms.
- •Don't be afraid to scribble down all your guesses; sometimes the wrong ones can lead you to the right answers.
- •TRUE and REAL are synonyms—when combo clues mention 'genuine' or 'authentic', think of synonym pairs.