Rust and the like crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with O and has 6 letters.
OXIDES — the 6-letter solution to “Rust and the like”, entered at 39 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for September 28, 2022.
About this clue
“Rust and the like” appeared as 39 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 28, 2022, and the answer is 6 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on April 17, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Rust and the like”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the answer to “Rust and the like” is OXIDES — 6 letters, entered at 39 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 “Rust and the like” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been OXIDES, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 6 letters and starts with O.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.