Increase crossword clue

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

BOOST

BOOST — the 5-letter solution to “Increase”, entered at 6 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for August 14, 2026.

About this clue

“Increase” appeared as 6 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 14, 2026, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 16 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on August 14, 2026.

Letters
5
Position
6 Across
Times seen
16

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • AMPUP5 letters
  • RISE4 letters
  • REVUP5 letters
  • STEPUP6 letters
  • RAMPUP6 letters
  • BEEFUP6 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Increase”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, August 14, 2026, the answer to “Increase” is BOOST — 5 letters, entered at 6 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: BOOST, AMPUP, RISE, REVUP, STEPUP, RAMPUP, BEEFUP. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 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.