Solitary sort crossword clue

Answer
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LONER

LONER — the 5-letter solution to “Solitary sort”, entered at 18 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for April 20, 2023.

About this clue

“Solitary sort” appeared as 18 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on April 20, 2023, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 7 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on December 22, 2025.

Letters
5
Position
18 Down
Times seen
7

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • HERMIT6 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Solitary sort”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, April 20, 2023, the answer to “Solitary sort” is LONER — 5 letters, entered at 18 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

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

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 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.