When challenged crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with O and has 7 letters.

ONADARE

ONADARE — the 7-letter solution to “When challenged”, entered at 8 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for June 14, 2025.

About this clue

“When challenged” appeared as 8 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on June 14, 2025, and the answer is 7 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on April 20, 2026.

Letters
7
Position
8 Down
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “When challenged”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, June 14, 2025, the answer to “When challenged” is ONADARE — 7 letters, entered at 8 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 “When challenged” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ONADARE, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 7 letters and starts with O.

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.