Gives for a while crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with L and has 5 letters.

LENDS

LENDS — the 5-letter solution to “Gives for a while”, entered at 13 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 17, 2025.

About this clue

“Gives for a while” appeared as 13 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 17, 2025, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
5
Position
13 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Gives for a while”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, October 17, 2025, the answer to “Gives for a while” is LENDS — 5 letters, entered at 13 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 “Gives for a while” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been LENDS, 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.