Check for bugs crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with S and has 5 letters.

SWEEP

SWEEP — the 5-letter solution to “Check for bugs”, entered at 5 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 10, 2026.

About this clue

“Check for bugs” appeared as 5 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 10, 2026, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
5
Position
5 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Check for bugs”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, January 10, 2026, the answer to “Check for bugs” is SWEEP — 5 letters, entered at 5 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 “Check for bugs” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SWEEP, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 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.