Full guide48 clues · 11×13 grid · Tuesday

Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for May 20, 2025

Here is the complete solution guide for the Thomas Joseph crossword published May 20, 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.

1S
2E
3T
4S
5P
6I
7P
8E
9R
10T
R
I
O
11S
12A
D
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R
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13R
A
N
S
O
14M
N
O
T
E
S
15A
S
K
16L
A
T
17A
B
E
18D
E
L
19T
A
S
20S
T
U
N
21R
E
A
C
H
22P
O
S
T
23S
E
N
24S
E
25R
26E
27S
T
28O
W
L
29E
30T
31A
L
E
E
32T
O
L
D
O
33N
34N
A
T
35R
E
O
36I
R
A
37C
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38R
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S
N
39O
T
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40I
N
L
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41S
P
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42D
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43T
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The grid

Thomas Joseph runs a compact 11×13 layout with 22 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
    Collections (4)
    SETS
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  2. 5
    Pan, for one (5)
    PIPER
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  3. 10
    Small singing groups (5)
    TRIOS
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  4. 12
    Dote on (5)
    ADORE
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  5. 13
    Kidnap messages (11)
    RANSOMNOTES
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  6. 15
    Inquire (3)
    ASK
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  7. 16
    Back muscle, for short (3)
    LAT
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  8. 17
    Penny prez (3)
    ABE
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  9. 18
    River areas (6)
    DELTAS
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  10. 20
    Catch off guard (4)
    STUN
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  11. 21
    Arm’s length (5)
    REACH
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  12. 22
    Fence part (4)
    POST
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  13. 23
    Smell or sight (5)
    SENSE
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  14. 25
    Take it easy (4)
    REST
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  15. 28
    Little hooter (5)
    OWLET
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  16. 31
    Out of the wind (4)
    ALEE
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  17. 32
    Ratted out (6)
    TOLDON
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  18. 34
    D.C. baseballer, for short (3)
    NAT
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  19. 35
    Old auto (3)
    REO
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  20. 36
    Lyricist Gershwin (3)
    IRA
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  21. 37
    Feature of some perfumes (11)
    CITRUSNOTES
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  22. 40
    Bay (5)
    INLET
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  23. 41
    Cricket or crew (5)
    SPORT
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  24. 42
    Actions (5)
    DEEDS
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  25. 43
    Hector’s home (4)
    TROY
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Down

23 clues
  1. 1
    Valued violin (5)
    STRAD
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  2. 2
    Pencil end (6)
    ERASER
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  3. 3
    Wind chimes sound (6)
    TINKLE
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  4. 4
    Sinking signal (3)
    SOS
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  5. 5
    Gasp for air (4)
    PANT
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  6. 6
    Wedding words (3)
    IDO
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  7. 7
    Fries source (6)
    POTATO
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  8. 8
    Antarctic volcano (6)
    EREBUS
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  9. 9
    Take offense at (6)
    RESENT
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  10. 11
    Comfort (6)
    SOLACE
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  11. 14
    Effusive love letters (9)
    MASHNOTES
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  12. 19
    Critical asset (5)
    TASTE
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  13. 20
    Compete in a bee (5)
    SPELL
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  14. 24
    Faints (6)
    SWOONS
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  15. 25
    Unpleasant-tasting (6)
    RANCID
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  16. 26
    Galahad’s mother (6)
    ELAINE
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  17. 27
    End a suit (6)
    SETTLE
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  18. 29
    Paper worker (6)
    EDITOR
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  19. 30
    Bullring star (6)
    TORERO
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  20. 33
    Unpleasant (5)
    NASTY
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  21. 35
    Tire tracks (4)
    RUTS
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  22. 38
    Bright hue (3)
    RED
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  23. 39
    Make a choice (3)
    OPT
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