Great Lakes natives

ERIES

Think of the lake that shares its name with a tribe from the region.

"Great Lakes natives" hints at people or things originally from the Great Lakes region, but the answer "ERIES" plays on the name of one of the lakes itself. The word "natives" is a misdirection—it suggests Indigenous peoples or local species, but here it’s a clever nod to the Erie tribe (shortened to "ERIES") historically tied to Lake Erie. The clue relies on double meaning, blending geography with cultural history in a compact way.