Crossclimb #584 Answer – December 5, 2025
RUSHHOUR
Answer
RUSHHOUR
Solution: It's the opposite of pull, which is a common concept that's easy to switch up.
Solution: This describes something that’s stylish and luxurious, even if the origin story is a bit of a myth.
Solution: This is a familiar term for a place where you go to send mail.
Solution: This expression reflects displeasure, often visually recognized when someone makes a sad face.
Solution: It describes heavy rain, which can also metaphorically apply to rush hour traffic.
Combo Clue
“Two-word phrase for the time of day when roads are crowded with commuters”
📖 How I Solved It
I tackled puzzle #584 on a chilly December morning, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a brain-bender! The combo clue for 'RUSHHOUR' threw me off for a while. I kept thinking about all these specific times of day, and it didn't click until I had a few words filled in. The word ladder was a fun twist, but when I got to 'POSH,' I thought it had to be something related to fashion—totally missed the luxurious vibe at first. I even guessed 'CUSH' instead of 'PUSH' at one point, which obviously wasn't right but felt clever in the moment. Once I finally saw 'HOUR' at the end, it all made sense. I had a good laugh at the confusion I had with 'POUT'—I was picturing my dog making a sad face, which, honestly, didn't help at all! But in the end, the satisfaction of cracking it was worth all the puzzled frowning.
💡 Tips for This Puzzle
- •Don't rush through the clues; take your time to think them over.
- •Try to visualize connections between the words in the ladder.
- •If you hit a wall, step back and look at the combo clue again.