Crossclimb #571 Answer – November 22, 2025
EARLYBIRDS
Answer
EARLYBIRDS
Solution: British noblemen ranking between marquesses and viscounts, leading to a word connection.
Solution: This one means to bring in income, which is a common term.
Solution: Can refer to stories or threads, adding a twist to the wordplay.
Solution: Outdoor spaces, often linked to homes, and a shift away from the previous words.
Solution: Poets, especially in relation to storytelling, which ties back to the creative aspect.
Combo Clue
“Two-word phrase for people who get up at the very beginning of the day (the opposite of night owls).”
📖 How I Solved It
So, I sat down to tackle puzzle #571, and I was feeling pretty good until I hit the combo clue: 'Two-word phrase for people who get up at the very beginning of the day.' I thought, 'Okay, this has to be something simple,' but all I could come up with was 'morning people', which obviously didn’t fit. I didn't see the connection to 'EARLYBIRDS' until I went through the word ladder. The tricky part was getting from 'EARLY' to 'BIRDS' without totally losing the plot. I made a couple of wrong guesses like 'EARL' that didn’t lead anywhere, but once I figured out that noblemen clue, I could start chaining them together. It was a bit of a brain workout, but that's what I love about these puzzles!
💡 Tips for This Puzzle
- •Focus on the definitions given in the clues; they can really guide your thought process.
- •If you're stuck, try to break down the words to see any synonyms that might fit.
- •Keep track of your wrong guesses, as they might spark an idea for the correct answer.