Occupied crossword clue

Answer
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INUSE

INUSE — the 5-letter solution to “Occupied”, entered at 31 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for July 16, 2022.

About this clue

“Occupied” appeared as 31 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 16, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 7 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on February 4, 2026.

Letters
5
Position
31 Down
Times seen
7

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • HELD4 letters
  • TAKEN5 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Occupied”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, July 16, 2022, the answer to “Occupied” is INUSE — 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: HELD, INUSE, TAKEN. 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 I.

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.