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Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers for October 16, 2021

Here is the complete solution guide for the Thomas Joseph crossword published October 16, 2021. 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
    Pottery piece (5)
    SHARD
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  2. 6
    Elephant of stories (5)
    BABAR
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  3. 11
    Become narrower (5)
    TAPER
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  4. 12
    Chosen few (5)
    ELITE
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  5. 13
    Parts of hearts (5)
    ATRIA
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  6. 14
    Critical asset (5)
    TASTE
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  7. 15
    Plug parts (6)
    PRONGS
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  8. 17
    Smidge (3)
    TAD
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  9. 18
    Cariou of “Blue Bloods” (3)
    LEN
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  10. 19
    Game quests (7)
    SAFARIS
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  11. 22
    Harris and Asner (3)
    EDS
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  12. 23
    “Gunsmoke” marshal (6)
    DILLON
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  13. 24
    Like some verbs (5)
    MODAL
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  14. 25
    Beethoven’s first (6)
    LUDWIG
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  15. 27
    Rap’s — Nas X (3)
    LIL
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  16. 30
    Prompts (7)
    REMINDS
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  17. 31
    Early hour (3)
    ONE
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  18. 32
    Pharaoh’s symbol (3)
    ASP
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  19. 33
    Black Sea port (6)
    ODESSA
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  20. 35
    Act the coquette (5)
    FLIRT
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  21. 38
    Indian, e.g. (5)
    OCEAN
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  22. 39
    Ready for bed (5)
    TIRED
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  23. 40
    Petulant sound (5)
    WHINE
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  24. 41
    Garden starters (5)
    SEEDS
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  25. 42
    Famous (5)
    NOTED
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Down

23 clues
  1. 1
    Basic need (6)
    STAPLE
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  2. 2
    Enmity (6)
    HATRED
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  3. 3
    Kitchen coverings (6)
    APRONS
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  4. 4
    Horse halter (4)
    REIN
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  5. 5
    Severely burdens (9)
    DRAGSDOWN
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  6. 6
    Track act (3)
    BET
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  7. 7
    Imitating (3)
    ALA
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  8. 8
    Café’s cousin (6)
    BISTRO
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  9. 9
    Reach (6)
    ATTAIN
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  10. 10
    Oboe parts (5)
    REEDS
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  11. 16
    Tied the knot (7)
    SAIDIDO
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  12. 20
    Hails (9)
    FLAGSDOWN
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  13. 21
    Maximum amount (3)
    ALL
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  14. 24
    1501, in old Rome (3)
    MDI
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  15. 25
    Caron of “Gigi” (6)
    LESLIE
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  16. 26
    Worker at home (6)
    UMPIRE
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  17. 27
    Blow one’s top (6)
    LOSEIT
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  18. 28
    Preposterous (6)
    INSANE
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  19. 29
    Inclined (6)
    LEANED
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  20. 30
    River vessels (5)
    RAFTS
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  21. 34
    Cave sound (4)
    ECHO
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  22. 36
    Danger signal (3)
    RED
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  23. 37
    Six-pt. scores (3)
    TDS
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