“-- been real!” crossword clue

Answer
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ITS

ITS — the 3-letter solution to ““-- been real!””, entered at 9 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for June 18, 2026.

About this clue

““-- been real!”” appeared as 9 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on June 18, 2026, and the answer is 3 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
3
Position
9 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to ““-- been real!””?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, June 18, 2026, the answer to ““-- been real!”” is ITS — 3 letters, entered at 9 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 ““-- been real!”” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ITS, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 3 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.