Shock treatment, for short crossword clue
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DEFIB — the 5-letter solution to “Shock treatment, for short”, entered at 5 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for August 20, 2026.
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“Shock treatment, for short” appeared as 5 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 20, 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 “Shock treatment, for short”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, August 20, 2026, the answer to “Shock treatment, for short” is DEFIB — 5 letters, entered at 5 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 “Shock treatment, for short” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been DEFIB, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with D.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.