Shakespearean king crossword clue

Answer
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LEAR

LEAR — the 4-letter solution to “Shakespearean king”, entered at 25 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 05, 2026.

About this clue

“Shakespearean king” appeared as 25 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 05, 2026, and the answer is 4 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
4
Position
25 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Shakespearean king”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, January 5, 2026, the answer to “Shakespearean king” is LEAR — 4 letters, entered at 25 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 “Shakespearean king” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been LEAR, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 4 letters and starts with L.

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.