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Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for May 22, 2023

Here is the complete solution guide for the Thomas Joseph crossword published May 22, 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.

1T
2A
3P
4E
5S
6I
7D
8E
9B
10E
C
R
U
11P
R
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M
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12S
13S
H
I
P
14O
O
M
P
A
H
15L
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G
H
16O
R
N
17O
D
E
18A
S
S
O
R
T
S
19R
E
L
20R
A
Y
21V
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A
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22F
23R
24A
I
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25L
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A
R
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26L
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S
A
27V
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C
28A
C
T
29C
A
S
T
30E
31R
32S
33W
H
O
34A
U
T
O
M
A
T
35E
A
R
36F
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L
37R
E
B
A
38D
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39I
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40D
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41A
D
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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
    Gift-wrapping need (4)
    TAPE
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  2. 5
    Lesser-played half of a 45 (5)
    SIDEB
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  3. 10
    Beige (4)
    ECRU
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  4. 11
    Indivisible numbers (6)
    PRIMES
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  5. 13
    Fleet member (4)
    SHIP
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  6. 14
    Tuba sound (6)
    OOMPAH
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  7. 15
    Hardy hen (7)
    LEGHORN
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  8. 17
    Poem of praise (3)
    ODE
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  9. 18
    Classifies (7)
    ASSORTS
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  10. 19
    Cath. or Prot. (3)
    REL
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  11. 20
    Beam of light (3)
    RAY
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  12. 21
    Lab bottle (4)
    VIAL
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  13. 22
    Delicate (5)
    FRAIL
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  14. 25
    Deceitful people (5)
    LIARS
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  15. 26
    Maggie and Bart’s sister (4)
    LISA
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  16. 27
    Singer Damone (3)
    VIC
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  17. 28
    Play division (3)
    ACT
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  18. 29
    Furniture wheels (7)
    CASTERS
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  19. 33
    Question of identity (3)
    WHO
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  20. 34
    Coin-op eatery (7)
    AUTOMAT
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  21. 35
    Bit of gossip (6)
    EARFUL
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  22. 37
    Singer McEntire (4)
    REBA
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  23. 38
    Least moist (6)
    DRIEST
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  24. 39
    “What’s — for me?” (4)
    INIT
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  25. 40
    Copenhagen natives (5)
    DANES
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  26. 41
    Totals (4)
    ADDS
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Down

22 clues
  1. 1
    Inventor Nikola (5)
    TESLA
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  2. 2
    Massage targets (5)
    ACHES
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  3. 3
    Puritanical ones (5)
    PRIGS
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  4. 4
    Bliss (8)
    EUPHORIA
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  5. 5
    Stylish (6)
    SPORTY
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  6. 6
    Some golf clubs (5)
    IRONS
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  7. 7
    Poorly lit (3)
    DIM
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  8. 8
    Stores (7)
    EMPORIA
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  9. 9
    “Come on, help me out” (7)
    BEADEAR
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  10. 12
    Beachcombing finds (6)
    SHELLS
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  11. 16
    Vaccine type (4)
    ORAL
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  12. 21
    Long-reigning queen (8)
    VICTORIA
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  13. 22
    Imperfect (6)
    FLAWED
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  14. 23
    Explorer Byrd (7)
    RICHARD
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  15. 24
    Oregon city (7)
    ASTORIA
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  16. 25
    Shopping aid (4)
    LIST
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  17. 27
    Bank fixtures (6)
    VAULTS
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  18. 29
    Lead to (5)
    CAUSE
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  19. 30
    Correct, as text (5)
    EMEND
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  20. 31
    Zealous (5)
    RABID
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  21. 32
    ERA and RBI (5)
    STATS
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  22. 36
    Marsh (3)
    FEN
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