Ruin crossword clue

Answer
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MAR

MAR — the 3-letter solution to “Ruin”, entered at 42 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 18, 2021.

About this clue

“Ruin” appeared as 42 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 18, 2021, and the answer is 3 letters long. We have tracked this clue 12 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on May 12, 2026.

Letters
3
Position
42 Down
Times seen
12

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • DESTROY7 letters
  • DOOM4 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Ruin”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, October 18, 2021, the answer to “Ruin” is MAR — 3 letters, entered at 42 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: MAR, DESTROY, DOOM. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 3 letters and starts with M.

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.