Pun response crossword clue

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

GROAN

GROAN — the 5-letter solution to “Pun response”, entered at 3 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 29, 2024.

About this clue

“Pun response” appeared as 3 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 29, 2024, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on December 29, 2025.

Letters
5
Position
3 Down
Times seen
3

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Pun response”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, January 29, 2024, the answer to “Pun response” is GROAN — 5 letters, entered at 3 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 “Pun response” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been GROAN, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with G.

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.