Cardinal topper crossword clue

Answer
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BIRETTA

BIRETTA — the 7-letter solution to “Cardinal topper”, entered at 26 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 23, 2025.

About this clue

“Cardinal topper” appeared as 26 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 23, 2025, and the answer is 7 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
7
Position
26 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Cardinal topper”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the answer to “Cardinal topper” is BIRETTA — 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 “Cardinal topper” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been BIRETTA, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 7 letters and starts with B.

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.