Water softener crossword clue
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BORAX — the 5-letter solution to “Water softener”, entered at 35 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 21, 2023.
About this clue
“Water softener” appeared as 35 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 21, 2023, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on July 26, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Water softener”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, October 21, 2023, the answer to “Water softener” is BORAX — 5 letters, entered at 35 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 “Water softener” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been BORAX, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with B.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.