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Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for December 23, 2022

Here is the complete solution guide for the Thomas Joseph crossword published December 23, 2022. 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.

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

Thomas Joseph runs a compact 11×13 layout with 23 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
    Dearth (4)
    LACK
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  2. 5
    Dance bit (4)
    STEP
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  3. 9
    Freshly (5)
    AGAIN
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  4. 11
    Met performer (5)
    TENOR
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  5. 13
    Annual visitor (5)
    SANTA
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  6. 14
    Trig topic (5)
    ANGLE
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  7. 15
    Greek vowel (3)
    ETA
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  8. 16
    Pecan candies (7)
    TURTLES
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  9. 18
    Claret, e.g. (7)
    REDWINE
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  10. 20
    Hot blood (3)
    IRE
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  11. 21
    Colander’s kin (5)
    SIEVE
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  12. 22
    Sibilant summons (4)
    PSST
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  13. 23
    Hoppy brew (3)
    ALE
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  14. 24
    Fan cry (3)
    RAH
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  15. 25
    Investment choice (4)
    BOND
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  16. 27
    Mouthwash target (5)
    GERMS
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  17. 29
    Ball (3)
    ORB
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  18. 30
    Service parts (7)
    TEACUPS
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  19. 32
    Doing well (7)
    ONAROLL
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  20. 34
    To’s opposite (3)
    FRO
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  21. 35
    Unspoken (5)
    TACIT
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  22. 36
    “The Godfather” group (5)
    MAFIA
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  23. 38
    Sculpting medium (5)
    STONE
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  24. 39
    Move sinuously (5)
    SLINK
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  25. 40
    Cuts off (4)
    ENDS
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  26. 41
    Tiny workers (4)
    ANTS
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Down

22 clues
  1. 1
    Surgery tool (5)
    LASER
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  2. 2
    Some marbles (6)
    AGATES
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  3. 3
    Breakfast item (13)
    CANADIANBACON
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  4. 4
    Young fox (3)
    KIT
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  5. 5
    Intent look (5)
    STARE
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  6. 6
    Circus sight (4)
    TENT
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  7. 7
    Breakfast item (13)
    ENGLISHMUFFIN
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  8. 8
    Raft movers (6)
    POLERS
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  9. 10
    Local resident (6)
    NATIVE
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  10. 12
    Stopwatch button (5)
    RESET
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  11. 17
    French article (3)
    UNE
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  12. 19
    Fuse together (4)
    WELD
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  13. 22
    Place for a Paris picnic (4)
    PARC
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  14. 24
    Domains (6)
    REALMS
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  15. 25
    Winter footwear (5)
    BOOTS
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  16. 26
    Florid (6)
    ORNATE
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  17. 27
    Salon stuff (3)
    GEL
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  18. 28
    Fast run (6)
    SPRINT
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  19. 30
    Lugs (5)
    TOTES
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  20. 31
    Enjoys the tub (5)
    SOAKS
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  21. 33
    Orange cover (4)
    RIND
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  22. 37
    Copying (3)
    ALA
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