“Ad -- per aspera” crossword clue

Answer
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ASTRA

ASTRA — the 5-letter solution to ““Ad -- per aspera””, entered at 28 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 16, 2026.

About this clue

““Ad -- per aspera”” appeared as 28 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 16, 2026, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
5
Position
28 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to ““Ad -- per aspera””?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, May 16, 2026, the answer to ““Ad -- per aspera”” is ASTRA — 5 letters, entered at 28 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen ““Ad -- per aspera”” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ASTRA, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with A.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.