Successor of 3-Down crossword clue

Answer
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ALITO

ALITO — the 5-letter solution to “Successor of 3-Down”, entered at 8 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 28, 2022.

About this clue

“Successor of 3-Down” appeared as 8 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 28, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
5
Position
8 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Successor of 3-Down”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, December 28, 2022, the answer to “Successor of 3-Down” is ALITO — 5 letters, entered at 8 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 “Successor of 3-Down” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ALITO, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with A.

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.