As an alternative crossword clue
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INSTEAD — the 7-letter solution to “As an alternative”, entered at 26 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 29, 2025.
About this clue
“As an alternative” appeared as 26 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 29, 2025, and the answer is 7 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 5, 2025.
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What is the answer to “As an alternative”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, May 29, 2025, the answer to “As an alternative” is INSTEAD — 7 letters, entered at 26 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 “As an alternative” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been INSTEAD, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 7 letters and starts with I.
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.