Places last crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with L and has 5 letters.

LOSES

LOSES — the 5-letter solution to “Places last”, entered at 38 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for September 02, 2022.

About this clue

“Places last” appeared as 38 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 02, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on October 31, 2025.

Letters
5
Position
38 Across
Times seen
4

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Places last”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, September 2, 2022, the answer to “Places last” is LOSES — 5 letters, entered at 38 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 “Places last” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been LOSES, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with L.

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.