Crossclimb #609 Answer – December 30, 2025
LORDLADY
Answer
LORDLADY
Combo Clue
“The married inhabitants of a castle.”
📖 How I Solved It
I really enjoyed tackling puzzle #609, but I gotta admit, the clue for 'WORD' threw me off for a bit. I kept thinking of synonyms instead of just what it literally meant—an entry in a dictionary! I was pretty sure I was overthinking it. I got stuck for a moment and even guessed 'TERM' before realizing it just didn’t fit the ladder. Once I finally got 'WORD', the rest fell into place pretty quickly. The connection from 'WARD' to 'WARS' was smoother than I expected, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense of victory as I hopped from 'LADS' to 'LADY'. It made me chuckle thinking about the clue, 'the married inhabitants of a castle'. Who doesn't love a good old-fashioned fantasy reference?
💡 Tips for This Puzzle
- •Always take a step back and think about the most straightforward interpretation of clues.
- •If you get stuck, try working backwards from the answer you suspect, especially in word ladders.
- •Keep an eye out for UK terminology, as it can help with answers like 'LADS'.