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Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for August 21, 2026

Here is the complete solution guide for the Thomas Joseph crossword published August 21, 2026. Check the grid, then tap Reveal on any clue for its answer and letter count. Answers are hidden by default so you only see the ones you need.

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The grid

Thomas Joseph runs a compact 11×13 layout with 21 black squares. Letters start hidden — reveal the whole grid, or uncover one entry at a time from the clue lists below.

Across

28 clues
  1. 1
    Dull finish (5)
    MATTE
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  2. 6
    Blackjack call (5)
    HITME
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  3. 11
    Clear sky (5)
    ETHER
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  4. 12
    Fire remnants (5)
    ASHES
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  5. 13
    Like chiffon (5)
    SHEER
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  6. 14
    Canary chow (5)
    SEEDS
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  7. 15
    Brief time (3)
    SEC
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  8. 16
    She loved Hamlet (7)
    OPHELIA
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  9. 18
    One, for Juan (3)
    UNO
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  10. 19
    Carnival city (3)
    RIO
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  11. 20
    Far from cordial (3)
    ICY
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  12. 21
    Scathing reviews (4)
    PANS
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  13. 23
    Green strokes (5)
    PUTTS
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  14. 25
    Sis and bro, informally (3)
    FAM
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  15. 27
    Half of hex- (3)
    TRI
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  16. 28
    Train stop (5)
    DEPOT
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  17. 30
    Quiche base (4)
    EGGS
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  18. 33
    Towel word (3)
    HIS
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  19. 34
    Slight, in slang (3)
    DIS
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  20. 36
    Clay, later (3)
    ALI
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  21. 37
    Check out (7)
    INSPECT
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  22. 39
    Light brown (3)
    TAN
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  23. 40
    Sam of “Jurassic Park” (5)
    NEILL
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  24. 41
    Next to (5)
    ALONG
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  25. 43
    Stream swimmer (5)
    TROUT
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  26. 44
    Physical power (5)
    FORCE
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  27. 45
    Airs (5)
    SONGS
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  28. 46
    Welded (5)
    FUSED
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Down

22 clues
  1. 1
    Botch (6)
    MESSUP
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  2. 2
    Wise goddess (6)
    ATHENA
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  3. 3
    John Grisham book (13)
    THECONFESSION
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  4. 4
    Kicker’s aid (3)
    TEE
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  5. 5
    Goof (5)
    ERROR
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  6. 6
    Discuss in detail (7)
    HASHOUT
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  7. 7
    Words of understanding (4)
    ISEE
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  8. 8
    John Grisham book (13)
    THELITIGATORS
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  9. 9
    Army docs (6)
    MEDICS
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  10. 10
    School paper (5)
    ESSAY
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  11. 17
    Card symbol (3)
    PIP
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  12. 22
    Easy victim (3)
    SAP
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  13. 24
    Uno plus due (3)
    TRE
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  14. 26
    Early autos (7)
    MODELTS
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  15. 28
    Moolah (6)
    DINERO
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  16. 29
    Nervous habit (3)
    TIC
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  17. 31
    Quick look (6)
    GLANCE
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  18. 32
    Burned a bit (6)
    SINGED
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  19. 33
    Pointers (5)
    HINTS
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  20. 35
    Work group (5)
    STAFF
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  21. 38
    Cord end (4)
    PLUG
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  22. 42
    Singer Reed (3)
    LOU
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