Painter Max 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 5 letters.

ERNST

ERNST — the 5-letter solution to “Painter Max”, entered at 12 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 01, 2021.

About this clue

“Painter Max” appeared as 12 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 01, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 8, 2025.

Letters
5
Position
12 Down
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Painter Max”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, October 1, 2021, the answer to “Painter Max” is ERNST — 5 letters, entered at 12 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 “Painter Max” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ERNST, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 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.