Polite chaps crossword clue

Answer
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GENTS

GENTS — the 5-letter solution to “Polite chaps”, entered at 14 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 20, 2022.

About this clue

“Polite chaps” appeared as 14 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 20, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 5 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on March 5, 2026.

Letters
5
Position
14 Across
Times seen
5

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Polite chaps”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, May 20, 2022, the answer to “Polite chaps” is GENTS — 5 letters, entered at 14 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 “Polite chaps” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been GENTS, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with G.

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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.