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Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for February 16, 2023

Here is the complete solution guide for the Thomas Joseph crossword published February 16, 2023. 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.

1S
2P
3A
4S
5H
6A
7D
8A
9T
10T
E
N
O
11R
12I
R
A
N
I
13R
A
I
S
E
14V
E
R
N
E
15A
C
T
16S
17P
E
A
K
E
R
18W
E
A
19K
E
R
20A
X
E
21I
N
O
22N
23L
E
D
24V
25E
N
T
26U
27S
E
D
28M
A
X
29S
30A
M
E
31A
R
P
32B
E
A
33K
34E
35R
36S
N
E
37A
38K
E
R
39E
V
A
40S
I
N
C
E
41A
42W
A
I
T
43E
S
S
A
Y
44L
A
N
C
E
45S
H
E
D
S
46R
U
T
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
    Places for the pampered (4)
    SPAS
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  2. 5
    Fought (5)
    HADAT
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  3. 10
    Caruso, for one (5)
    TENOR
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  4. 12
    Tehran native (5)
    IRANI
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  5. 13
    Job reward (5)
    RAISE
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  6. 14
    Nemo’s creator (5)
    VERNE
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  7. 15
    Be decisive (3)
    ACT
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  8. 16
    House leader (7)
    SPEAKER
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  9. 18
    Less powerful (6)
    WEAKER
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  10. 20
    Lumber tool (3)
    AXE
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  11. 21
    A party to (4)
    INON
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  12. 23
    Headed (3)
    LED
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  13. 24
    Let off steam (4)
    VENT
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  14. 26
    Not new (4)
    USED
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  15. 28
    The Grinch’s dog (3)
    MAX
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  16. 29
    Matching (4)
    SAME
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  17. 31
    Artist Jean (3)
    ARP
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  18. 32
    Lab vessel (6)
    BEAKER
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  19. 36
    Gym shoe (7)
    SNEAKER
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  20. 39
    Mendes of movies (3)
    EVA
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  21. 40
    Following (5)
    SINCE
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  22. 41
    Be patient for (5)
    AWAIT
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  23. 43
    School paper (5)
    ESSAY
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  24. 44
    Jousting need (5)
    LANCE
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  25. 45
    Throws off (5)
    SHEDS
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  26. 46
    Tire tracks (4)
    RUTS
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Down

24 clues
  1. 1
    Scarecrow fill (5)
    STRAW
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  2. 2
    Treaty goal (5)
    PEACE
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  3. 3
    “West Side Story” role (5)
    ANITA
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  4. 4
    Urgent call (3)
    SOS
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  5. 5
    Workers’ home (4)
    HIVE
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  6. 6
    Open space (4)
    AREA
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  7. 7
    Fruity brew (7)
    DARKALE
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  8. 8
    Added onto (7)
    ANNEXED
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  9. 9
    Like wedding cakes (6)
    TIERED
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  10. 11
    Bristles at (7)
    RESENTS
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  11. 17
    Old hand (3)
    PRO
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  12. 19
    Family (3)
    KIN
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  13. 22
    XXII, e.g. (7)
    NUMERAL
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  14. 24
    Wood coat (7)
    VARNISH
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  15. 25
    Outlay (7)
    EXPENSE
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  16. 27
    Squid’s home (3)
    SEA
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  17. 28
    Rabble (6)
    MASSES
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  18. 30
    Penny prez (3)
    ABE
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  19. 33
    Reeves of “John Wick” (5)
    KEANU
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  20. 34
    Kick out (5)
    EVICT
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  21. 35
    Assesses (5)
    RATES
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  22. 37
    Mil. sch. (4)
    ACAD
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  23. 38
    Florida feature (4)
    KEYS
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  24. 42
    Simple card game (3)
    WAR
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