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Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for December 22, 2025

Here is the complete solution guide for the Thomas Joseph crossword published December 22, 2025. 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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2T
3O
4M
5P
6S
7C
8A
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10L
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11T
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12S
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33N
34G
35O
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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

26 clues
  1. 1
    Put your foot down (5)
    STOMP
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  2. 6
    Swindle (4)
    SCAM
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  3. 10
    Solitary sort (5)
    LONER
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  4. 11
    Oil paint buys (5)
    TUBES
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  5. 13
    Spanish friend (5)
    AMIGO
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  6. 14
    Tolerate (5)
    ABIDE
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  7. 15
    “The Matrix” hero (3)
    NEO
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  8. 16
    Letter after sigma (3)
    TAU
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  9. 18
    Architect Maya (3)
    LIN
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  10. 19
    Christmas treat (11)
    GINGERBREAD
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  11. 22
    Ignited (3)
    LIT
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  12. 23
    Poker payment (4)
    ANTE
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  13. 24
    Scout’s job (5)
    RECON
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  14. 27
    Ranch animal (5)
    STEER
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  15. 28
    Canyon sound (4)
    ECHO
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  16. 29
    “For shame!” (3)
    FIE
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  17. 30
    Christmas treat (11)
    PLUMPUDDING
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  18. 35
    Rower’s tool (3)
    OAR
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  19. 36
    Wrath (3)
    IRE
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  20. 37
    Pigeon sound (3)
    COO
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  21. 38
    Washer cycle (5)
    RINSE
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  22. 40
    Healer Barton (5)
    CLARA
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  23. 42
    More loyal (5)
    TRUER
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  24. 43
    Try to hit (5)
    AIMAT
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  25. 44
    Relaxing resorts (4)
    SPAS
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  26. 45
    Oboe parts (5)
    REEDS
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Down

24 clues
  1. 1
    Informal language (5)
    SLANG
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  2. 2
    Marisa of “My Cousin Vinny” (5)
    TOMEI
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  3. 3
    Burger topper (5)
    ONION
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  4. 4
    Ryan of movies (3)
    MEG
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  5. 5
    Nutritional need (7)
    PROTEIN
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  6. 6
    Baseball’s Rusty (5)
    STAUB
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  7. 7
    Young lion (3)
    CUB
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  8. 8
    Chisholm Trail end (7)
    ABILENE
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  9. 9
    Oversee negotiations (7)
    MEDIATE
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  10. 12
    Return address name (6)
    SENDER
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  11. 17
    Gallery focus (3)
    ART
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  12. 20
    Darkness (5)
    GLOOM
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  13. 21
    Appraised (5)
    RATED
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  14. 24
    School paper (6)
    REPORT
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  15. 25
    Bakery treats (7)
    ECLAIRS
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  16. 26
    Roil (7)
    CHURNUP
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  17. 27
    Brandy cocktail (7)
    SIDECAR
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  18. 29
    Cat coat (3)
    FUR
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  19. 31
    Docking spots (5)
    PIERS
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  20. 32
    Start of a Caesar boast (5)
    ICAME
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  21. 33
    Org. that tracks Santa (5)
    NORAD
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  22. 34
    Farm animals (5)
    GOATS
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  23. 39
    Sailing site (3)
    SEA
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  24. 41
    Tell tales (3)
    LIE
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