Tries for flies crossword clue
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SWATS — the 5-letter solution to “Tries for flies”, entered at 5 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 08, 2026.
About this clue
“Tries for flies” appeared as 5 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 08, 2026, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.
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What is the answer to “Tries for flies”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, January 8, 2026, the answer to “Tries for flies” is SWATS — 5 letters, entered at 5 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 “Tries for flies” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SWATS, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with S.
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.