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Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for December 24, 2025

Here is the complete solution guide for the Thomas Joseph crossword published December 24, 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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2L
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6C
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8P
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10R
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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
    New cadet (5)
    PLEBE
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  2. 6
    Seaside setting (4)
    CAPE
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  3. 10
    Take it easy (5)
    RELAX
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  4. 11
    Christmas song (5)
    CAROL
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  5. 12
    Bring to bear (5)
    EXERT
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  6. 13
    Heavenly being (5)
    ANGEL
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  7. 14
    Musical flourish (4)
    LICK
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  8. 15
    Shrewd (6)
    ASTUTE
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  9. 16
    Play division (3)
    ACT
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  10. 17
    Cart puller (3)
    ASS
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  11. 18
    Taxpayer’s ID (3)
    SSN
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  12. 19
    Place for some elves (8)
    WORKSHOP
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  13. 22
    Finger feature (4)
    NAIL
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  14. 23
    Mayor’s domain (4)
    CITY
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  15. 26
    Diner entree (8)
    PORKCHOP
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  16. 29
    Sty resident (3)
    PIG
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  17. 32
    Simple denials (3)
    NOS
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  18. 33
    Regret (3)
    RUE
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  19. 34
    Vigor (6)
    ENERGY
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  20. 36
    Vengeful goddess (4)
    HERA
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  21. 37
    Blitzen’s boss (5)
    SANTA
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  22. 38
    Might (5)
    POWER
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  23. 39
    Kids’ boo-boos (5)
    OWIES
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  24. 40
    Thread holder (5)
    SPOOL
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  25. 41
    Spots (4)
    SEES
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  26. 42
    Like cheap speakers (5)
    TINNY
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Down

24 clues
  1. 1
    Would-be attorney’s major (6)
    PRELAW
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  2. 2
    Dictionary (7)
    LEXICON
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  3. 3
    Sophocles play (7)
    ELECTRA
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  4. 4
    Seal sound (4)
    BARK
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  5. 5
    Work phone no. (3)
    EXT
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  6. 6
    Jargon (4)
    CANT
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  7. 7
    Many-eyed monster of Greek myth (5)
    ARGUS
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  8. 8
    Burns and Frost (5)
    POETS
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  9. 9
    Barkin or Burstyn (5)
    ELLEN
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  10. 11
    Clerical robes (8)
    CASSOCKS
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  11. 15
    Sturdy wood (3)
    ASH
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  12. 17
    If (8)
    ASLONGAS
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  13. 20
    Laotian money (3)
    KIP
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  14. 21
    Snap (3)
    PIC
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  15. 24
    Slipped into (7)
    THREWON
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  16. 25
    “It’s a bet!” (7)
    YOUREON
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  17. 27
    Singer Orbison (3)
    ROY
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  18. 28
    Like Heaven’s gates (6)
    PEARLY
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  19. 29
    Mexican money (5)
    PESOS
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  20. 30
    Deeply impressed (5)
    INAWE
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  21. 31
    Wish granter (5)
    GENIE
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  22. 35
    Hwys. (4)
    RTES
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  23. 36
    Pueblo people (4)
    HOPI
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  24. 38
    Calif. hrs. (3)
    PST
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