Covered with irregular spots crossword clue

Answer
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SPLOTCHY

SPLOTCHY — the 8-letter solution to “Covered with irregular spots”, entered at 17 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 21, 2026.

About this clue

“Covered with irregular spots” appeared as 17 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 21, 2026, and the answer is 8 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
8
Position
17 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Covered with irregular spots”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the answer to “Covered with irregular spots” is SPLOTCHY — 8 letters, entered at 17 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 “Covered with irregular spots” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SPLOTCHY, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 8 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.