Short knives crossword clue

Answer
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DAGGERS

DAGGERS — the 7-letter solution to “Short knives”, entered at 9 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for August 10, 2026.

About this clue

“Short knives” appeared as 9 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 10, 2026, and the answer is 7 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
7
Position
9 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Short knives”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, August 10, 2026, the answer to “Short knives” is DAGGERS — 7 letters, entered at 9 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 “Short knives” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been DAGGERS, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 7 letters and starts with D.

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.