CrossClimb #720
Step-by-Step Breakdown
Owl’s sound, or a very amusing experience
Person organizing a party at their house
Fire hydrant attachment
Sharpen, as one’s skills at a job
___ of the above (option when nothing seems to fit)
A compound word for extra information* printed at the bottom of a page. *A common order is asterisk (*), dagger (†), and double dagger (‡).
Deep Dive & Strategy
CrossClimb #720: HOOT to NONE Ladder + Footnote Clue
Scale from owl's call to 'none of the above' via single-letter swaps. Crack the clues, climb the ladder, and form a bottom-page compound. Tactical steps inside.