The term 'EARLY GERMAN' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: TEUTON (6 letters) and GOTH (4 letters). The Teutons were a Germanic tribe that lived in the area of modern Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands during the Iron Age. They were known for their warrior culture and their influence on the development of Germanic languages. The Goths were another Germanic tribe that lived in the same area during the same period. They were known for their art and architecture, as well as their contributions to the development of the Germanic language.