Keeps in custody crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with D and has 7 letters.

DETAINS

DETAINS — the 7-letter solution to “Keeps in custody”, entered at 11 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 31, 2025.

About this clue

“Keeps in custody” appeared as 11 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 31, 2025, and the answer is 7 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
7
Position
11 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Keeps in custody”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, May 31, 2025, the answer to “Keeps in custody” is DETAINS — 7 letters, entered at 11 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 “Keeps in custody” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been DETAINS, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 7 letters and starts with D.

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.