Distrustful crossword clue

Answer
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LEERY

LEERY — the 5-letter solution to “Distrustful”, entered at 33 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 28, 2023.

About this clue

“Distrustful” appeared as 33 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 28, 2023, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 5 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on February 16, 2026.

Letters
5
Position
33 Down
Times seen
5

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Distrustful”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the answer to “Distrustful” is LEERY — 5 letters, entered at 33 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 “Distrustful” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been LEERY, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 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.