Slow mover crossword clue

Answer
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TORTOISE

TORTOISE — the 8-letter solution to “Slow mover”, entered at 4 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for July 18, 2022.

About this clue

“Slow mover” appeared as 4 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 18, 2022, and the answer is 8 letters long. We have tracked this clue 6 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on February 12, 2026.

Letters
8
Position
4 Down
Times seen
6

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • SNAIL5 letters
  • TURTLE6 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Slow mover”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, July 18, 2022, the answer to “Slow mover” is TORTOISE — 8 letters, entered at 4 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: SNAIL, TURTLE, TORTOISE. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 8 letters and starts with T.

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.