Church topper 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.

SPIRE

SPIRE — the 5-letter solution to “Church topper”, entered at 20 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for August 16, 2022.

About this clue

“Church topper” appeared as 20 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 16, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 11 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on May 12, 2026.

Letters
5
Position
20 Down
Times seen
11

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • STEEPLE7 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Church topper”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, August 16, 2022, the answer to “Church topper” is SPIRE — 5 letters, entered at 20 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: SPIRE, STEEPLE. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

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.