Mean crossword clue
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NASTY — the 5-letter solution to “Mean”, entered at 31 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 30, 2021.
About this clue
“Mean” appeared as 31 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 30, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 12 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on April 21, 2026.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- INTEND6 letters
- DENOTE6 letters
- AVERAGE7 letters
Every time this clue has run
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026NASTY
- Monday, December 15, 2025INTEND
- Friday, October 17, 2025DENOTE
- Tuesday, September 9, 2025INTEND
- Friday, August 8, 2025AVERAGE
- Saturday, January 25, 2025INTEND
- Wednesday, July 24, 2024NASTY
- Saturday, June 15, 2024INTEND
- Thursday, March 21, 2024NASTY
- Thursday, November 23, 2023DENOTE
- Monday, June 6, 2022INTEND
- Saturday, October 30, 2021NASTY
More clues from October 30, 2021
Full guide ›Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Mean”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, October 30, 2021, the answer to “Mean” is NASTY — 5 letters, entered at 31 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: NASTY, INTEND, DENOTE, AVERAGE. 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 N.
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.