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Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for May 16, 2026

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

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

Thomas Joseph runs a compact 11×13 layout with 20 black squares. Letters start hidden — reveal the whole grid, or uncover one entry at a time from the clue lists below.

Across

25 clues
  1. 1
    Where some lemons are sold (6)
    CARLOT
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  2. 7
    Bank offerings (4)
    IRAS
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  3. 11
    Spiny reptile (6)
    IGUANA
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  4. 12
    Minimal change (4)
    CENT
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  5. 13
    Play the ponies (6)
    GAMBLE
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  6. 14
    Othello’s undoer (4)
    IAGO
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  7. 15
    Cornered (5)
    ATBAY
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  8. 16
    Scout’s work (5)
    RECON
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  9. 17
    Paper pack (4)
    REAM
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  10. 18
    Slow reptile (6)
    TURTLE
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  11. 19
    Biting comment (4)
    BARB
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  12. 21
    Wee bit (3)
    TAD
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  13. 22
    Color-changing reptile (9)
    CHAMELEON
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  14. 25
    Chinese tea (3)
    CHA
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  15. 26
    Addition column (4)
    ONES
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  16. 27
    Scaly reptile (6)
    LIZARD
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  17. 29
    London subway (4)
    TUBE
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  18. 33
    Biscotti flavor (5)
    ANISE
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  19. 34
    Returned, like a pigeon (5)
    HOMED
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  20. 35
    Come together (4)
    MEET
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  21. 36
    Household (6)
    MENAGE
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  22. 37
    Cold War side (4)
    USSR
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  23. 38
    Semiaquatic reptile (6)
    CAIMAN
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  24. 39
    Antifur org. (4)
    PETA
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  25. 40
    Laundry problems (6)
    STAINS
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Down

23 clues
  1. 1
    Corona, e.g. (5)
    CIGAR
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  2. 2
    Banded quartz (5)
    AGATE
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  3. 3
    Cuban dance (5)
    RUMBA
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  4. 4
    Hit song of 1959 (7)
    LABAMBA
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  5. 5
    Just (4)
    ONLY
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  6. 6
    -- kwon do (3)
    TAE
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  7. 7
    Less cordial (5)
    ICIER
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  8. 8
    Gasp at, maybe (7)
    REACTTO
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  9. 9
    Luanda native (7)
    ANGOLAN
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  10. 10
    High (6)
    STONED
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  11. 16
    Russian coin (5)
    RUBLE
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  12. 18
    Pollster’s find (5)
    TREND
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  13. 20
    Love, in Livorno (5)
    AMORE
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  14. 22
    Asian language (7)
    CHINESE
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  15. 23
    Least clear (7)
    HAZIEST
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  16. 24
    Latvia neighbor (7)
    ESTONIA
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  17. 25
    Stop talking (6)
    CLAMUP
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  18. 28
    “Ad -- per aspera” (5)
    ASTRA
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  19. 30
    Savory taste (5)
    UMAMI
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  20. 31
    Kicked off (5)
    BEGAN
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  21. 32
    Blissful spots (5)
    EDENS
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  22. 34
    Miami team (4)
    HEAT
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  23. 36
    Rap performers (3)
    MCS
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