Rank above viscount

EARL

This British noble title sits below a marquess and is often associated with a county, like the Earl of Snowdon.

In British peerage, titles follow a clear hierarchy, and "viscount" sits below "earl." The clue is a straightforward definition—no wordplay or tricks—just asking for the next rank up. If you know the order (duke, marquess, earl, viscount, baron), "earl" is the obvious answer. It’s a common term in historical dramas or nobility discussions, so it might ring a bell even if the exact order isn’t memorized.