Full guide48 clues · 11×13 grid · Wednesday

Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for October 14, 2026

Here is the complete solution guide for the Thomas Joseph crossword published October 14, 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
2R
3U
4D
5D
6R
7E
8W
9H
A
T
E
10D
11P
E
E
V
E
12A
D
O
B
E
13R
A
T
E
D
14R
I
P
15F
16O
I
L
I
N
G
17T
O
I
18L
I
N
G
19N
E
E
20S
A
U
N
A
21P
A
D
22G
E
N
23O
A
24L
25E
E
26D
R
U
27M
28S
29S
O
N
30B
O
I
L
I
N
31G
32C
O
I
33L
I
N
G
34L
O
U
35A
N
G
E
R
36I
37N
A
W
E
38M
I
M
E
D
39N
I
N
E
S
40P
E
A
R
41P
O
D
S
The grid

Thomas Joseph runs a compact 11×13 layout with 26 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
    Engine gunk (4)
    CRUD
    Answer page ›
  2. 5
    Sketched (4)
    DREW
    Answer page ›
  3. 9
    Very unpopular (5)
    HATED
    Answer page ›
  4. 11
    Irritate (5)
    PEEVE
    Answer page ›
  5. 12
    Pueblo material (5)
    ADOBE
    Answer page ›
  6. 13
    Gave a score to (5)
    RATED
    Answer page ›
  7. 14
    Tear (3)
    RIP
    Answer page ›
  8. 15
    Thwarting (7)
    FOILING
    Answer page ›
  9. 17
    Hard at work (7)
    TOILING
    Answer page ›
  10. 19
    Originally called (3)
    NEE
    Answer page ›
  11. 20
    Spa room (5)
    SAUNA
    Answer page ›
  12. 21
    Spot to jot (3)
    PAD
    Answer page ›
  13. 22
    Columbus’ birthplace (5)
    GENOA
    Answer page ›
  14. 24
    Director Spike (3)
    LEE
    Answer page ›
  15. 26
    Oil barrels (5)
    DRUMS
    Answer page ›
  16. 29
    Heir, at times (3)
    SON
    Answer page ›
  17. 30
    Like water for pasta (7)
    BOILING
    Answer page ›
  18. 32
    Preparing to strike, maybe (7)
    COILING
    Answer page ›
  19. 34
    Reed of music (3)
    LOU
    Answer page ›
  20. 35
    Fury (5)
    ANGER
    Answer page ›
  21. 36
    Deeply impressed (5)
    INAWE
    Answer page ›
  22. 38
    Acted out (5)
    MIMED
    Answer page ›
  23. 39
    Low cards in pinochle (5)
    NINES
    Answer page ›
  24. 40
    Fruit tree (4)
    PEAR
    Answer page ›
  25. 41
    Seed holders (4)
    PODS
    Answer page ›

Down

23 clues
  1. 1
    Presentation aid (5)
    CHART
    Answer page ›
  2. 2
    Hams’ needs (6)
    RADIOS
    Answer page ›
  3. 3
    Perfect place (6)
    UTOPIA
    Answer page ›
  4. 4
    Coming-out girl (3)
    DEB
    Answer page ›
  5. 5
    Start a hand (4)
    DEAL
    Answer page ›
  6. 6
    Eye part (6)
    RETINA
    Answer page ›
  7. 7
    Made flat (6)
    EVENED
    Answer page ›
  8. 8
    Doorstop shape (5)
    WEDGE
    Answer page ›
  9. 10
    Give meaning to (6)
    DEFINE
    Answer page ›
  10. 11
    Prudish person (4)
    PRIG
    Answer page ›
  11. 16
    Continually (7)
    ONANDON
    Answer page ›
  12. 18
    Olympics sled (4)
    LUGE
    Answer page ›
  13. 21
    Painter Klee (4)
    PAUL
    Answer page ›
  14. 23
    Source (6)
    ORIGIN
    Answer page ›
  15. 24
    Canadian dollar (6)
    LOONIE
    Answer page ›
  16. 25
    Puzzle (6)
    ENIGMA
    Answer page ›
  17. 27
    La Scala city (6)
    MILANO
    Answer page ›
  18. 28
    Glibly deceived (6)
    SNOWED
    Answer page ›
  19. 29
    Rascal (5)
    SCAMP
    Answer page ›
  20. 30
    Swallow, e.g. (4)
    BIRD
    Answer page ›
  21. 31
    Shot in the dark (5)
    GUESS
    Answer page ›
  22. 33
    Lewd look (4)
    LEER
    Answer page ›
  23. 37
    Tiny taste (3)
    NIP
    Answer page ›

© 2026 King Features Syndicate, Inc.