Fleet-based crossword clue

Answer
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NAVAL

NAVAL — the 5-letter solution to “Fleet-based”, entered at 29 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 02, 2023.

About this clue

“Fleet-based” appeared as 29 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 02, 2023, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 6 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on May 17, 2025.

Letters
5
Position
29 Down
Times seen
6

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Fleet-based”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, January 2, 2023, the answer to “Fleet-based” is NAVAL — 5 letters, entered at 29 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 “Fleet-based” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been NAVAL, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with N.

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.