Brass ingredient crossword clue

Answer
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ZINC

ZINC — the 4-letter solution to “Brass ingredient”, entered at 8 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for August 17, 2026.

About this clue

“Brass ingredient” appeared as 8 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 17, 2026, and the answer is 4 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
4
Position
8 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Brass ingredient”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, August 17, 2026, the answer to “Brass ingredient” is ZINC — 4 letters, entered at 8 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 “Brass ingredient” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ZINC, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 4 letters and starts with Z.

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.