Rust, for example crossword clue
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OXIDE — the 5-letter solution to “Rust, for example”, entered at 12 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 12, 2026.
About this clue
“Rust, for example” appeared as 12 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 12, 2026, and the answer is 5 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 “Rust, for example”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, October 12, 2026, the answer to “Rust, for example” is OXIDE — 5 letters, entered at 12 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, for example” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been OXIDE, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with O.
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.