Work of fiction crossword clue

Answer
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NOVEL

NOVEL — the 5-letter solution to “Work of fiction”, entered at 39 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 17, 2022.

About this clue

“Work of fiction” appeared as 39 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 17, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on October 21, 2025.

Letters
5
Position
39 Across
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Work of fiction”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, October 17, 2022, the answer to “Work of fiction” is NOVEL — 5 letters, entered at 39 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 “Work of fiction” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been NOVEL, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with N.

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.