Crossclimb #573 Answer – November 24, 2025

POSTTIME

Answer

POSTTIME

POSTTOP
LOST
___ and found

Solution: This phrase is commonly used in the context of items that are misplaced.

LIST
Aid when grocery shopping

Solution: A list is often made for grocery shopping to keep track of needed items.

LIFT
Elevator (in some places in the world), or something you might add to a shoe to improve posture

Solution: In some regions, a lift refers to an elevator, but it can also mean a support for shoes.

LIFE
Part of IRL

Solution: This is often used in the context of 'in real life' or simply referring to existence.

LIME
Green citrus fruit that is often used as a Pad Thai garnish

Solution: A lime is a small green citrus fruit, often used in cooking and cocktails.

TIMEBOTTOM

Combo Clue

Two-word phrase that means "When a horse race begins."

📖 How I Solved It

I tackled puzzle #573 on a cozy Sunday afternoon, and let me tell you, it had its moments! The combo clue, 'When a horse race begins,' threw me for a loop at first. I kept thinking about various racing terms, but nothing clicked. I did guess 'STARTTIME' at one point, which was definitely not it! Once I finally figured out the answer was 'POSTTIME', I felt like a light bulb went off. The word ladder was a bit tricky too—going from 'POST' to 'LOST' had me scratching my head. I mean, how do you even connect a horse race to finding lost items? But once I got the hang of it and started flowing through the ladder, it felt great to solve it. It was a fun challenge, and I can see why it took some time to unwind all those connections!

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❓ FAQ

The Crossclimb answer for November 24, 2025 (#573) is POSTTIME. The complete word ladder is: POST → LOST → LIST → LIFT → LIFE → LIME → TIME.