Crossclimb #564 Answer – November 15, 2025
JELLYBEANS
Answer
JELLYBEANS
Solution: This is a playful reference to a bad dive in swimming, often humorously referred to as a belly flop.
Solution: These are the familiar sounds heard from churches and schools, marking the time or celebrating events.
Solution: This refers to secluded valleys but also plays on the Dell computer company, linking it to technology.
Solution: In poker, to deal means to distribute cards to players, an essential part of the game.
Solution: Deans are key figures in colleges, overseeing various departments and making important decisions.
Combo Clue
“Chewy candies that come in many flavors.”
📖 How I Solved It
I gotta say, Puzzle #564 really had me scratching my head at times! The combo clue about "chewy candies that come in many flavors" threw me for a loop at first. I kept getting stuck on things like "gummy bears" or "sour worms" because I couldn't remember the word JELLYBEANS right away. I finally remembered them when I had a sudden craving for candy! The word ladder was tricky too, especially when I got to BELLS. I thought of all sorts of chimes but didn't connect it to churches until much later. My guess of 'sounds' just didn't cut it. Once I got to the end and realized I was on the right track with BEANS, everything clicked into place. It just feels good to finally piece it all together, you know?
💡 Tips for This Puzzle
- •Don't rush through the clues; take your time to really think about each one.
- •If a clue stumps you, try focusing on one word at a time to see how it connects to the others.
- •Keep a list of possible answers nearby to avoid getting frustrated. Sometimes, writing things down helps!