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As I delved into the crossword puzzle clue ‘With 59-Across, harbinger of danger,’ my mind started racing with possibilities. Harbinger of danger, hmmm, what could that be? I pondered on various possibilities, ranging from sirens to black cats to ominous signs. But a true detective knows that the key to solving any mystery lies in being open to different interpretations and digging deeper.

With this in mind, I decided to focus on the clue’s reference to 59-Across, hoping it would shed some light on the answer. And there it was, staring back at me: ‘Yellow songbird, often kept as a pet.’ Ah, the canary! That’s it! My imagination sparked, conjuring images of coal miners relying on these little birds to detect lethal gases deep underground. The canary, an unsuspecting creature, yet keenly sensitive to danger, would become restless or worse, stop singing altogether, in the presence of toxic fumes.

It was a eureka moment, the puzzle pieces falling together with a satisfying click. The canary is indeed a harbinger of danger, a symbol of a lurking peril that might otherwise go unnoticed. As I scribbled the seven letters, C-A-N-A-R-Y, in the boxes, a sense of triumph washed over me. The answer fit perfectly, capturing the essence of the clue and connecting the dots in this enigmatic crossword puzzle.

The power of deduction had unraveled another mystery, revealing the subtle connection between the seemingly unrelated clues ‘harbinger of danger’ and ‘yellow songbird.’ The canary, once a humble companion, had transformed into a potent symbol, serving as a reminder that danger can lurk in the most unexpected places. And, as a detective, I couldn’t help but appreciate the poetic nature of it all – how a simple crossword puzzle had offered a tiny window into the intricate webs of life’s mysteries.