| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| bellwether | a person or thing that shows the existence or direction of a trend. |
| crackerjack | a person or thing that shows marked ability or excellence. |
| indicators | A thing, esp. a trend or fact, that indicates the state or level of something |
| indicator | A thing, esp. a trend or fact, that indicates the state or level of something |
| lifelines | A thing that is essential for the continued existence of someone or something or that provides a means of escape from a difficult situation |
| warnings | the act or utterance of one who warns or the existence, appearance, sound, etc., of a thing that warns |
