Break the rules crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with C and has 5 letters.
CHEAT — the 5-letter solution to “Break the rules”, entered at 28 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 11, 2022.
About this clue
“Break the rules” appeared as 28 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 11, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on July 24, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Break the rules”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, February 11, 2022, the answer to “Break the rules” is CHEAT — 5 letters, entered at 28 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 “Break the rules” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been CHEAT, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with C.
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.