Small tree crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with S and has 5 letters.

SHRUB

SHRUB — the 5-letter solution to “Small tree”, entered at 1 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 16, 2022.

About this clue

“Small tree” appeared as 1 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 16, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on November 13, 2025.

Letters
5
Position
1 Down
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Small tree”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, May 16, 2022, the answer to “Small tree” is SHRUB — 5 letters, entered at 1 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 “Small tree” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SHRUB, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with S.

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.