“Thereby hangs —” crossword clue

Answer
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ATALE

ATALE — the 5-letter solution to ““Thereby hangs —””, entered at 12 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for November 11, 2023.

About this clue

““Thereby hangs —”” appeared as 12 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on November 11, 2023, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on November 25, 2023.

Letters
5
Position
12 Across
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to ““Thereby hangs —””?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, November 11, 2023, the answer to ““Thereby hangs —”” is ATALE — 5 letters, entered at 12 Across.

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 ““Thereby hangs —”” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ATALE, 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.