They hold power crossword clue
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INS — the 3-letter solution to “They hold power”, entered at 17 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for July 28, 2026.
About this clue
“They hold power” appeared as 17 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 28, 2026, and the answer is 3 letters long. We have tracked this clue 20 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 18, 2026.
Every time this clue has run
- Friday, September 18, 2026INS
- Monday, August 24, 2026INS
- Tuesday, July 28, 2026INS
- Monday, July 21, 2025INS
- Saturday, May 24, 2025INS
- Friday, April 4, 2025INS
- Monday, December 2, 2024INS
- Monday, November 18, 2024INS
- Monday, November 11, 2024INS
- Saturday, March 30, 2024INS
- Tuesday, August 8, 2023INS
- Friday, June 30, 2023INS
- Tuesday, March 21, 2023INS
- Friday, January 27, 2023INS
- Tuesday, September 13, 2022INS
- Monday, June 20, 2022INS
- Friday, April 8, 2022INS
- Friday, February 25, 2022INS
- Saturday, February 5, 2022INS
- Friday, January 7, 2022INS
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Full guide ›Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “They hold power”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the answer to “They hold power” is INS — 3 letters, entered at 17 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 “They hold power” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been INS, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 3 letters and starts with I.
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.