Verbal cringe crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with Y and has 5 letters.

YEESH

YEESH — the 5-letter solution to “Verbal cringe”, entered at 20 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for September 16, 2025.

About this clue

“Verbal cringe” appeared as 20 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 16, 2025, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
5
Position
20 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Verbal cringe”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the answer to “Verbal cringe” is YEESH — 5 letters, entered at 20 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 “Verbal cringe” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been YEESH, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with Y.

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.