Stirring state crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with A and has 7 letters.
AROUSAL — the 7-letter solution to “Stirring state”, entered at 23 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 18, 2026.
About this clue
“Stirring state” appeared as 23 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 18, 2026, and the answer is 7 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on July 7, 2026.
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What is the answer to “Stirring state”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, May 18, 2026, the answer to “Stirring state” is AROUSAL — 7 letters, entered at 23 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 “Stirring state” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been AROUSAL, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 7 letters and starts with A.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.