Test for purity crossword clue
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ASSAY — the 5-letter solution to “Test for purity”, entered at 7 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 06, 2021.
About this clue
“Test for purity” appeared as 7 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 06, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on October 13, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Test for purity”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, October 6, 2021, the answer to “Test for purity” is ASSAY — 5 letters, entered at 7 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 “Test for purity” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ASSAY, 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.