Preparing to strike, maybe crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with C and has 7 letters.
COILING — the 7-letter solution to “Preparing to strike, maybe”, entered at 22 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 21, 2026.
About this clue
“Preparing to strike, maybe” appeared as 22 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 21, 2026, and the answer is 7 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.
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What is the answer to “Preparing to strike, maybe”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, February 21, 2026, the answer to “Preparing to strike, maybe” is COILING — 7 letters, entered at 22 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 “Preparing to strike, maybe” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been COILING, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 7 letters and starts with C.
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.