Cardinal

Latest answer — September 04, 2026

39 Down

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Clue explained

A cardinal is characteristically bright red, so RED supplies the color associated with the bird. The clue uses “Cardinal” as a visual definition rather than as a title or name.

Clue type:
Example
A bright red northern cardinal perched on a branch

Thomas Joseph Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 04, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Really feels the heat
  2. 6Au naturel
  3. 11Bothered
  4. 12Peace goddess
  5. 13On that spot
  6. 14Irritate
  7. 15Little spring
  8. 16Vigor
  9. 18Card spot
  10. 19Print measures
  11. 20Fork over
  12. 21Salt, to Simone
  13. 22Game dog
  14. 24Tiny
  15. 25Cannabis extract
  16. 27Pitcher Maddux
  17. 29Certify
  18. 32Workout unit
  19. 33Day pts.
  20. 34Clinic cost
  21. 35Wisdom bringer
  22. 36Court worker: Abbr.
  23. 37Curry on TV
  24. 38Personal log
  25. 40Homer work
  26. 42Game host
  27. 43Dull finish
  28. 44Watermelon waste
  29. 45Old anesthetic

Down

  1. 1Soaks
  2. 2Relaxed
  3. 3Maintains public order
  4. 4Stirrup setting
  5. 5Treeless plains
  6. 6A bit cold
  7. 7Verb for you
  8. 8Stays confident
  9. 9Feels jealous of
  10. 10To the core
  11. 17Noted aviator
  12. 23Price setting
  13. 24Follower’s suffix
  14. 26“We’ve waited long enough”
  15. 27Marks
  16. 28Ruling group
  17. 30Capitol group
  18. 31Sore
  19. 33Grant’s follower
  20. 39Cardinal
  21. 41Back muscle

The answer to “Cardinal” in the Thomas Joseph crossword is RED — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 4, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 39-Down. 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.

“Cardinal” answer

RED (3 letters)

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What does RED mean?

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

(adjective)

  • of a colour at the end of the spectrum next to orange and opposite violet, as of blood, fire, or rubies
  • communist or socialist (used especially during the Cold War with reference to the Soviet Union)
  • involving bloodshed or violence

When else has “Cardinal” appeared?

Thomas Joseph reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

September 4, 2026 (most recent) → RED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Cardinal”?

The answer is RED, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Cardinal”?

3 letters: RED.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 4, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 39-Down.

Can “Cardinal” have a different answer?

Yes — Thomas Joseph sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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

The full grid for September 4, 2026 is on the Thomas Joseph answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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