Benefit

Latest answer — August 28, 2026

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Clue explained

SAKE means benefit or advantage, as in “for the sake of” someone or something. It is a noun here.

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Illustration representing a benefit or advantage

Thomas Joseph Crossword

This clue's Friday, August 28, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Benefit
  2. 5Job for Poirot
  3. 9Ship staffs
  4. 11Reunion attendees
  5. 13To date
  6. 14Cowhand’s place
  7. 15-- Gatos
  8. 16Mariner’s place
  9. 18Came in
  10. 20Brood watcher
  11. 21More ticked off
  12. 22Hazard
  13. 23Tacit approval
  14. 24Paint buy
  15. 25Competes
  16. 27Window sections
  17. 29Braying beast
  18. 30Parodies
  19. 32View from Mount Vernon
  20. 34Even score
  21. 35Bush’s successor
  22. 36Brighten
  23. 38Critic, at times
  24. 39At a future time
  25. 40Budget item
  26. 41Harry’s wife

Down

  1. 1Deli fixture
  2. 2Burning crimes
  3. 3Pennsylvania
  4. 4Ram’s mate
  5. 5Gave a darn
  6. 6Arkin of “Argo”
  7. 7Florida
  8. 8Game hosts
  9. 10Put away
  10. 12Leg part
  11. 17Each
  12. 19Winged archer
  13. 22Cape Town currency
  14. 24Annul
  15. 25Mist
  16. 26Weather map line
  17. 27Casserole bit
  18. 28Hotel offerings
  19. 30Stylish
  20. 31Jury makeup
  21. 33Troubling sign
  22. 37Research setting

The answer to “Benefit” in the Thomas Joseph crossword is SAKE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 28, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 1-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include AVAIL. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Benefit” answer

SAKE (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as AVAIL

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What does SAKE mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SAKE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • for the purpose of; in the interest of; in order to achieve or preserve
  • out of consideration for or in order to help or please someone
  • used to express impatience, annoyance, urgency, or desperation

Other answers for “Benefit”

Thomas Joseph has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides SAKE, it has also been AVAIL. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Benefit”?

The answer is SAKE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 28, 2026. Other answers for this clue include AVAIL.

How many letters is the answer to “Benefit”?

4 letters: SAKE. Earlier fills for this clue have also been AVAIL (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 28, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 1-Across. Earlier appearances: August 27, 2026 → AVAIL; August 8, 2026 → AVAIL.

Can “Benefit” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides SAKE, Thomas Joseph has also used AVAIL for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Thomas Joseph answers?

The full grid for August 28, 2026 is on the Thomas Joseph answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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