Full guide50 clues · 11×13 grid · Thursday

Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for August 27, 2026

Here is the complete solution guide for the Thomas Joseph crossword published August 27, 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.

1M
2E
3L
4D
5G
6O
7N
8G
9S
10A
V
A
I
11L
12I
D
E
A
L
13G
O
T
M
E
14L
O
T
T
A
15I
K
E
16S
17C
A
R
L
E
T
18C
E
R
19I
S
E
20O
W
E
21D
E
E
22D
23S
A
D
24S
25O
O
N
26E
27A
S
Y
28S
O
P
29S
30E
M
I
31O
P
T
32M
A
R
33O
34O
35N
36C
R
I
37M
38S
O
N
39S
U
E
40C
A
C
A
O
41D
42U
C
T
S
43E
N
A
C
T
44S
M
A
R
T
45R
O
L
E
S
46P
R
E
S
The grid

Thomas Joseph runs a compact 11×13 layout with 25 black squares. Letters start hidden — reveal the whole grid, or uncover one entry at a time from the clue lists below.

Across

26 clues
  1. 1
    Pinochle score (4)
    MELD
    Answer page ›
  2. 5
    Big ringers (5)
    GONGS
    Answer page ›
  3. 10
    Benefit (5)
    AVAIL
    Answer page ›
  4. 12
    Exemplary (5)
    IDEAL
    Answer page ›
  5. 13
    “I have no idea” (5)
    GOTME
    Answer page ›
  6. 14
    Led Zeppelin’s “Whole -- Love” (5)
    LOTTA
    Answer page ›
  7. 15
    DDE nickname (3)
    IKE
    Answer page ›
  8. 16
    Red hue (7)
    SCARLET
    Answer page ›
  9. 18
    Red hue (6)
    CERISE
    Answer page ›
  10. 20
    Be in the red (3)
    OWE
    Answer page ›
  11. 21
    Owner’s document (4)
    DEED
    Answer page ›
  12. 23
    Blue (3)
    SAD
    Answer page ›
  13. 24
    Before long (4)
    SOON
    Answer page ›
  14. 26
    Effortless (4)
    EASY
    Answer page ›
  15. 28
    Soak up (3)
    SOP
    Answer page ›
  16. 29
    Big rig (4)
    SEMI
    Answer page ›
  17. 31
    Make a choice (3)
    OPT
    Answer page ›
  18. 32
    Red hue (6)
    MAROON
    Answer page ›
  19. 36
    Red hue (7)
    CRIMSON
    Answer page ›
  20. 39
    Be litigious (3)
    SUE
    Answer page ›
  21. 40
    Bean-bearing tree (5)
    CACAO
    Answer page ›
  22. 41
    Ventilation pipes (5)
    DUCTS
    Answer page ›
  23. 43
    Make into law (5)
    ENACT
    Answer page ›
  24. 44
    Stylish (5)
    SMART
    Answer page ›
  25. 45
    Casting slots (5)
    ROLES
    Answer page ›
  26. 46
    CEO’s kin (4)
    PRES
    Answer page ›

Down

24 clues
  1. 1
    Potter’s field (5)
    MAGIC
    Answer page ›
  2. 2
    Summon up (5)
    EVOKE
    Answer page ›
  3. 3
    In a while (5)
    LATER
    Answer page ›
  4. 4
    Slow-witted (3)
    DIM
    Answer page ›
  5. 5
    River of Arizona (4)
    GILA
    Answer page ›
  6. 6
    Smell (4)
    ODOR
    Answer page ›
  7. 7
    Annual statement amount (7)
    NETLOSS
    Answer page ›
  8. 8
    Entrance (7)
    GATEWAY
    Answer page ›
  9. 9
    On the agenda (6)
    SLATED
    Answer page ›
  10. 11
    Decreases (7)
    LESSENS
    Answer page ›
  11. 17
    Horseshoe shape (3)
    CEE
    Answer page ›
  12. 19
    Marrying words (3)
    IDO
    Answer page ›
  13. 22
    Calls for (7)
    DEMANDS
    Answer page ›
  14. 24
    Choir member (7)
    SOPRANO
    Answer page ›
  15. 25
    Illusion type (7)
    OPTICAL
    Answer page ›
  16. 27
    Melody (3)
    AIR
    Answer page ›
  17. 28
    Field game (6)
    SOCCER
    Answer page ›
  18. 30
    Moody music (3)
    EMO
    Answer page ›
  19. 33
    Film trophy (5)
    OSCAR
    Answer page ›
  20. 34
    Bizarre (5)
    OUTRE
    Answer page ›
  21. 35
    High homes (5)
    NESTS
    Answer page ›
  22. 37
    Spice from nutmeg (4)
    MACE
    Answer page ›
  23. 38
    Drunks (4)
    SOTS
    Answer page ›
  24. 42
    Diamond judge (3)
    UMP
    Answer page ›

© 2026 King Features Syndicate, Inc.