Patent candidate crossword clue

Answer
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INVENTION

INVENTION — the 9-letter solution to “Patent candidate”, entered at 19 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for September 12, 2024.

About this clue

“Patent candidate” appeared as 19 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 12, 2024, and the answer is 9 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
9
Position
19 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Patent candidate”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, September 12, 2024, the answer to “Patent candidate” is INVENTION — 9 letters, entered at 19 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 “Patent candidate” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been INVENTION, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 9 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.