Top-notch crossword clue
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FIRSTRATE — the 9-letter solution to “Top-notch”, entered at 8 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for July 05, 2023.
About this clue
“Top-notch” appeared as 8 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 05, 2023, and the answer is 9 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on June 19, 2025.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- AONE4 letters
- GRADEA6 letters
Every time this clue has run
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What is the answer to “Top-notch”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, July 5, 2023, the answer to “Top-notch” is FIRSTRATE — 9 letters, entered at 8 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: AONE, GRADEA, FIRSTRATE. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 9 letters and starts with F.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.