Desolate crossword clue

Answer
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LONELY

LONELY — the 6-letter solution to “Desolate”, entered at 32 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 05, 2023.

About this clue

“Desolate” appeared as 32 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 05, 2023, and the answer is 6 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on October 20, 2025.

Letters
6
Position
32 Down
Times seen
2

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • BARREN6 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Desolate”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, May 5, 2023, the answer to “Desolate” is LONELY — 6 letters, entered at 32 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

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

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 6 letters and starts with L.

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.