Ten-armed swimmer crossword clue

Answer
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SQUID

SQUID — the 5-letter solution to “Ten-armed swimmer”, entered at 20 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 25, 2023.

About this clue

“Ten-armed swimmer” appeared as 20 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 25, 2023, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 5 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on August 7, 2025.

Letters
5
Position
20 Down
Times seen
5

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Ten-armed swimmer”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, February 25, 2023, the answer to “Ten-armed swimmer” is SQUID — 5 letters, entered at 20 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 “Ten-armed swimmer” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SQUID, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with S.

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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.