Full guide48 clues · 11×13 grid · Monday

Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for December 29, 2025

Here is the complete solution guide for the Thomas Joseph crossword published December 29, 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.

1L
2A
3G
4S
5M
6E
7A
8L
9S
10A
G
R
A
11O
X
T
E
A
12M
13S
O
O
N
14N
I
M
B
L
E
15T
R
A
D
16E
R
S
17A
I
L
18S
A
N
D
L
O
T
19N
E
O
20U
S
E
21S
O
R
T
22S
23P
24I
N
E
25C
A
N
I
T
26M
A
C
E
27R
O
N
28O
L
E
29S
A
N
D
30B
31A
32G
33R
E
D
34I
N
S
T
O
R
E
35E
A
T
36I
N
G
37R
O
O
T
38S
L
E
D
G
E
39A
B
A
T
40E
A
S
E
S
41P
Y
R
O
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
    Falls behind (4)
    LAGS
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  2. 5
    Diner offerings (5)
    MEALS
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  3. 10
    Taj Mahal city (4)
    AGRA
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  4. 11
    Yoked pair (6)
    OXTEAM
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  5. 13
    Before long (4)
    SOON
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  6. 14
    Fleet-footed (6)
    NIMBLE
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  7. 15
    Wall Street workers (7)
    TRADERS
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  8. 17
    Feel poorly (3)
    AIL
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  9. 18
    Softball site for kids (7)
    SANDLOT
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  10. 19
    “The Matrix” hero (3)
    NEO
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  11. 20
    Take advantage of (3)
    USE
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  12. 21
    Kind (4)
    SORT
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  13. 22
    Backbone (5)
    SPINE
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  14. 25
    “Hush!” (5)
    CANIT
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  15. 26
    Spice from nutmeg (4)
    MACE
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  16. 27
    Director Howard (3)
    RON
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  17. 28
    Flamenco cry (3)
    OLE
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  18. 29
    Bit of flood protection (7)
    SANDBAG
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  19. 33
    Spectrum color (3)
    RED
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  20. 34
    Yet to come (7)
    INSTORE
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  21. 35
    Diner activity (6)
    EATING
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  22. 37
    Plant part (4)
    ROOT
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  23. 38
    Big hammer (6)
    SLEDGE
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  24. 39
    Blind as -- (4)
    ABAT
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  25. 40
    Moves carefully (5)
    EASES
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  26. 41
    Arsonist, for short (4)
    PYRO
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Down

22 clues
  1. 1
    Survives (5)
    LASTS
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  2. 2
    Greek marketplace (5)
    AGORA
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  3. 3
    Pun response (5)
    GROAN
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  4. 4
    Saharan hill (8)
    SANDDUNE
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  5. 5
    Fifth president (6)
    MONROE
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  6. 6
    Be real (5)
    EXIST
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  7. 7
    Cash dispenser (3)
    ATM
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  8. 8
    Israel neighbor (7)
    LEBANON
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  9. 9
    “Amadeus” role (7)
    SALIERI
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  10. 12
    Giants legend (6)
    MELOTT
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  11. 16
    Different (4)
    ELSE
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  12. 21
    Place to use a wedge (8)
    SANDTRAP
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  13. 22
    Cookout treats (6)
    SMORES
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  14. 23
    Bitter brew (7)
    PALEALE
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  15. 24
    Summer drink (7)
    ICEDTEA
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  16. 25
    Swindles (4)
    CONS
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  17. 27
    Kitchen appliances (6)
    RANGES
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  18. 29
    Burn a bit (5)
    SINGE
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  19. 30
    Seabird with colorful feet (5)
    BOOBY
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  20. 31
    Cheering loudly (5)
    AROAR
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  21. 32
    Reach (5)
    GETTO
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  22. 36
    Passport, license, etc. (3)
    IDS
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