Alma — crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with M and has 5 letters.

MATER

MATER — the 5-letter solution to “Alma —”, entered at 14 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for November 18, 2022.

About this clue

“Alma —” appeared as 14 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on November 18, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on July 7, 2025.

Letters
5
Position
14 Across
Times seen
3

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Alma —”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, November 18, 2022, the answer to “Alma —” is MATER — 5 letters, entered at 14 Across.

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 “Alma —” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been MATER, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with M.

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.