Make printing plates crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with E and has 4 letters.

ETCH

ETCH — the 4-letter solution to “Make printing plates”, entered at 13 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 11, 2023.

About this clue

“Make printing plates” appeared as 13 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 11, 2023, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on December 17, 2025.

Letters
4
Position
13 Across
Times seen
3

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Make printing plates”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, October 11, 2023, the answer to “Make printing plates” is ETCH — 4 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 “Make printing plates” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ETCH, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 4 letters and starts with E.

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.