Black eye crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with S and has 6 letters.
SHINER — the 6-letter solution to “Black eye”, entered at 12 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 16, 2026.
About this clue
“Black eye” appeared as 12 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 16, 2026, and the answer is 6 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.
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What is the answer to “Black eye”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, February 16, 2026, the answer to “Black eye” is SHINER — 6 letters, entered at 12 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 “Black eye” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SHINER, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 6 letters and starts with S.
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.