English counties crossword clue
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SHIRES — the 6-letter solution to “English counties”, entered at 1 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for June 27, 2025.
About this clue
“English counties” appeared as 1 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on June 27, 2025, and the answer is 6 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.
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What is the answer to “English counties”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, June 27, 2025, the answer to “English counties” is SHIRES — 6 letters, entered at 1 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 “English counties” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SHIRES, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 6 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.