Predictably trite crossword clue
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BANAL — the 5-letter solution to “Predictably trite”, entered at 1 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 17, 2022.
About this clue
“Predictably trite” appeared as 1 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 17, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on November 3, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Predictably trite”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, December 17, 2022, the answer to “Predictably trite” is BANAL — 5 letters, entered at 1 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 “Predictably trite” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been BANAL, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with B.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.