Earth tones crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with T and has 4 letters.

TANS

TANS — the 4-letter solution to “Earth tones”, entered at 44 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 21, 2023.

About this clue

“Earth tones” appeared as 44 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 21, 2023, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 7 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on October 7, 2025.

Letters
4
Position
44 Across
Times seen
7

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Earth tones”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, January 21, 2023, the answer to “Earth tones” is TANS — 4 letters, entered at 44 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 “Earth tones” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been TANS, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 4 letters and starts with T.

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.