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Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for May 23, 2026

Here is the complete solution guide for the Thomas Joseph crossword published May 23, 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.

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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
    Moor plant (5)
    HEATH
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  2. 6
    Part of Miss Muffet’s meal (5)
    CURDS
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  3. 11
    Texas player (5)
    ASTRO
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  4. 12
    Sung story (5)
    OPERA
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  5. 13
    Iron output (5)
    STEAM
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  6. 14
    Ship’s crane (5)
    DAVIT
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  7. 15
    Forms (6)
    SHAPES
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  8. 17
    Wall climber (3)
    IVY
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  9. 18
    “-- Misérables” (3)
    LES
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  10. 19
    Finger pointer (7)
    ACCUSER
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  11. 22
    Before, in odes (3)
    ERE
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  12. 23
    Relax (6)
    LOOSEN
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  13. 24
    Frosh housing (5)
    DORMS
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  14. 25
    Al Jolson song (6)
    SWANEE
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  15. 27
    Imitating (3)
    ALA
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  16. 30
    Mythical monster (7)
    CHIMERA
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  17. 31
    Was a pioneer (3)
    LED
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  18. 32
    Fall behind (3)
    LAG
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  19. 33
    Was inclined (6)
    SLOPED
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  20. 35
    Audibly (5)
    ALOUD
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  21. 38
    Midwest airport (5)
    OHARE
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  22. 39
    Get more out of (5)
    REUSE
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  23. 40
    More polite (5)
    NICER
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  24. 41
    Martin’s auto-making partner (5)
    ASTON
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  25. 42
    Urges on (5)
    GOADS
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Down

23 clues
  1. 1
    Nuisance (6)
    HASSLE
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  2. 2
    Purim honoree (6)
    ESTHER
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  3. 3
    Relaxed (6)
    ATEASE
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  4. 4
    Sting operation (4)
    TRAP
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  5. 5
    1990 hit movie (9)
    HOMEALONE
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  6. 6
    Atlantic catch (3)
    COD
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  7. 7
    -- tree (cornered) (3)
    UPA
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  8. 8
    Modify (6)
    REVISE
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  9. 9
    Motivated (6)
    DRIVEN
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  10. 10
    Nymph chaser (5)
    SATYR
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  11. 16
    Game officials (7)
    SCORERS
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  12. 20
    “Follow me” (9)
    COMEALONG
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  13. 21
    Naval initials (3)
    USS
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  14. 24
    Block up (3)
    DAM
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  15. 25
    Sedimentary rocks (6)
    SHALES
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  16. 26
    Go wild (6)
    WIGOUT
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  17. 27
    Woolly mammal (6)
    ALPACA
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  18. 28
    Looked lewdly (6)
    LEERED
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  19. 29
    European vipers (6)
    ADDERS
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  20. 30
    Healer Barton (5)
    CLARA
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  21. 34
    River from Pittsburgh (4)
    OHIO
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  22. 36
    GI-entertaining org. (3)
    USO
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  23. 37
    Retreat (3)
    DEN
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