Was in charge crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with C and has 9 letters.

COMMANDED

COMMANDED — the 9-letter solution to “Was in charge”, entered at 19 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for July 20, 2023.

About this clue

“Was in charge” appeared as 19 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 20, 2023, and the answer is 9 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on June 18, 2025.

Letters
9
Position
19 Down
Times seen
3

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Was in charge”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, July 20, 2023, the answer to “Was in charge” is COMMANDED — 9 letters, entered at 19 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 “Was in charge” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been COMMANDED, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 9 letters and starts with C.

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.