Western contest crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with R and has 5 letters.
RODEO — the 5-letter solution to “Western contest”, entered at 3 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 21, 2022.
About this clue
“Western contest” appeared as 3 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 21, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 5 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on October 1, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Western contest”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, February 21, 2022, the answer to “Western contest” is RODEO — 5 letters, entered at 3 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 “Western contest” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been RODEO, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with R.
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.