Hardly chatty crossword clue

Answer
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BRUSQUE

BRUSQUE — the 7-letter solution to “Hardly chatty”, entered at 23 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 30, 2026.

About this clue

“Hardly chatty” appeared as 23 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 30, 2026, and the answer is 7 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
7
Position
23 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Hardly chatty”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, January 30, 2026, the answer to “Hardly chatty” is BRUSQUE — 7 letters, entered at 23 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 “Hardly chatty” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been BRUSQUE, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 7 letters and starts with B.

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.