Had lunch crossword clue

Answer
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ATE

ATE — the 3-letter solution to “Had lunch”, entered at 36 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 18, 2026.

About this clue

“Had lunch” appeared as 36 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 18, 2026, and the answer is 3 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on July 20, 2026.

Letters
3
Position
36 Down
Times seen
3

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Had lunch”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, May 18, 2026, the answer to “Had lunch” is ATE — 3 letters, entered at 36 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 “Had lunch” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ATE, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 3 letters and starts with A.

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.