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Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for July 31, 2026

Here is the complete solution guide for the Thomas Joseph crossword published July 31, 2026. 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
4E
5B
6A
7W
8L
9A
R
U
B
10A
11I
L
I
A
12D
13B
A
R
B
S
14L
E
N
T
O
15O
B
I
16L
17I
K
E
N
E
W
18R
I
O
19T
E
R
S
20I
N
N
21C
U
R
E
S
22B
E
T
S
23S
U
P
24C
A
T
25S
26A
G
E
27M
A
S
H
28A
29T
E
E
30M
A
R
K
E
T
31S
32E
R
O
33S
I
O
N
34P
E
C
35V
I
R
A
L
36A
37R
O
A
R
38E
A
G
L
E
39L
O
O
S
E
40L
E
E
R
41W
H
E
W
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
    Valentine trim (4)
    LACE
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  2. 5
    Blubber (4)
    BAWL
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  3. 9
    Curaçao’s neighbor (5)
    ARUBA
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  4. 11
    Homer work (5)
    ILIAD
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  5. 13
    Fishhook features (5)
    BARBS
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  6. 14
    Slowly, in scores (5)
    LENTO
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  7. 15
    Kimono sash (3)
    OBI
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  8. 16
    In pristine condition (7)
    LIKENEW
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  9. 18
    Mob makeup (7)
    RIOTERS
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  10. 20
    Roadhouse (3)
    INN
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  11. 21
    Makes sound (5)
    CURES
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  12. 22
    Casino acts (4)
    BETS
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  13. 23
    Dine late (3)
    SUP
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  14. 24
    Lynx or lion (3)
    CAT
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  15. 25
    Cooking mint (4)
    SAGE
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  16. 27
    One of Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” (5)
    MASHA
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  17. 29
    Kicker’s aid (3)
    TEE
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  18. 30
    Sells (7)
    MARKETS
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  19. 32
    Beach problem (7)
    EROSION
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  20. 34
    Chest muscle, for short (3)
    PEC
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  21. 35
    Like some online videos (5)
    VIRAL
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  22. 36
    Cheering loudly (5)
    AROAR
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  23. 38
    National bird (5)
    EAGLE
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  24. 39
    Unfettered (5)
    LOOSE
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  25. 40
    Lusty look (4)
    LEER
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  26. 41
    Sound of relief (4)
    WHEW
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Down

22 clues
  1. 1
    Toil away (5)
    LABOR
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  2. 2
    Middle East language (6)
    ARABIC
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  3. 3
    Monkey in kids’ books (13)
    CURIOUSGEORGE
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  4. 4
    Subside (3)
    EBB
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  5. 5
    Overcharges (5)
    BILKS
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  6. 6
    Out of the wind (4)
    ALEE
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  7. 7
    Bear in kids’ books (13)
    WINNIETHEPOOH
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  8. 8
    Hidden (6)
    LATENT
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  9. 10
    Out (6)
    ASLEEP
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  10. 12
    Football plays (5)
    DOWNS
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  11. 17
    Schedule C org. (3)
    IRS
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  12. 19
    Faithful (4)
    TRUE
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  13. 22
    Soak up the sun (4)
    BASK
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  14. 24
    Fleshly (6)
    CARNAL
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  15. 25
    Carell of movies (5)
    STEVE
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  16. 26
    Reception aid (6)
    AERIAL
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  17. 27
    Great Leap Forward leader (3)
    MAO
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  18. 28
    Comfortable (6)
    ATEASE
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  19. 30
    Track athlete (5)
    MILER
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  20. 31
    Propeller type (5)
    SCREW
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  21. 33
    Store come-on (4)
    SALE
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  22. 37
    Squabble (3)
    ROW
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