Heroic tale

Latest answer — August 10, 2026

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Think of an epic narrative celebrating brave deeds and legendary adventures. 🏹

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Across

  1. 1Writer Kingsley
  2. 5In the lead
  3. 10Treaty
  4. 11Noisy chaos
  5. 13Opera song
  6. 14Polluted, in a way
  7. 15Totals at the register
  8. 17Nest item
  9. 18Graffiti artists
  10. 19Early auto
  11. 20Finish
  12. 21Knights’ titles
  13. 22Quick drink
  14. 25Letter flourish
  15. 26Lights-out tune
  16. 27Goat sound
  17. 28“That’s gross!”
  18. 29Checkout workers
  19. 33Historic time
  20. 34Integrals for triangles, e.g.
  21. 35Make another inventory
  22. 37Noted name in art deco
  23. 38One of Nixon’s daughters
  24. 39Muddy up
  25. 40Benefits
  26. 41Place for a coin

Down

  1. 1Isolated
  2. 2Opera’s Callas
  3. 3Cake coating
  4. 4Walks drunkenly
  5. 5Ridiculous
  6. 6Rope fibers
  7. 7Tokyo’s old name
  8. 8Libya neighbor
  9. 9Short knives
  10. 12“Golly!”
  11. 16Dispatched
  12. 21Walks confidently
  13. 22Queen Anne’s house
  14. 23Constant fault-finders
  15. 24She loved Hamlet
  16. 25Heroic tale
  17. 27Devilfish
  18. 29Count of music
  19. 30Flynn of films
  20. 31Math comparison
  21. 32Refine ore
  22. 36“That’s gross!"

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Writer Kingsley — Answer: AMIS. Hint: Think of the British novelist who wrote “Lucky Jim” and was the father of novelist Martin. 📚
  2. 5. In the lead — Answer: AHEAD. Hint: This describes being out in front of the competition. 🏁
  3. 10. Treaty — Answer: PACT. Hint: A formal agreement between nations or groups can be called this 🤝
  4. 11. Noisy chaos — Answer: BEDLAM. Hint: Think of a scene where confusion and uproar have completely taken over. 🤯
  5. 13. Opera song — Answer: ARIA. Hint: A solo vocal piece in an opera is known by this musical term 🎶
  6. 14. Polluted, in a way — Answer: SMOGGY. Hint: Describes air thickened by fumes and haze 🌫️
  7. 15. Totals at the register — Answer: RINGSUP. Hint: What a cashier does when adding your purchases to the bill 🧾
  8. 17. Nest item — Answer: EGG. Hint: A bird’s precious breakfast-to-be might rest here. 🪺
  9. 18. Graffiti artists — Answer: TAGGERS. Hint: They leave their colorful signatures on walls and train cars 🎨
  10. 19. Early auto — Answer: REO. Hint: Think of a pioneering car brand from the dawn of motoring 🚗
  11. 20. Finish — Answer: END. Hint: It's what happens when something comes to a close! 🛑
  12. 21. Knights’ titles — Answer: SIRS. Hint: What respectful title would you use for several men honored with knighthoods? 🏰
  13. 22. Quick drink — Answer: SNORT. Hint: Think of a tiny serving of liquor taken in one swift go. 🥃
  14. 25. Letter flourish — Answer: SWASH. Hint: Think of the decorative stroke that gives a handwritten letter extra flair. ✒️
  15. 26. Lights-out tune — Answer: TAPS. Hint: This traditional melody is played at military bedtime ceremonies. 🎺
  16. 27. Goat sound — Answer: MAA. Hint: Think of the short bleat you might hear from a farmyard animal 🐐
  17. 28. “That’s gross!” — Answer: UGH. Hint: A brief exclamation you might make when something is especially unpleasant 🤢
  18. 29. Checkout workers — Answer: BAGGERS. Hint: They’re the store helpers who pack your groceries after the cashier scans them. 🛍️
  19. 33. Historic time — Answer: AGE. Hint: Think of a long stretch of years remembered by history. 🕰️
  20. 34. Integrals for triangles, e.g. — Answer: ANAGRAM. Hint: Think of a wordplay transformation that reshuffles letters into a new order. 🔀
  21. 35. Make another inventory — Answer: RELIST. Hint: Take stock of everything again, as if refreshing a catalog. 📋
  22. 37. Noted name in art deco — Answer: ERTE. Hint: Think of the celebrated artist and designer whose elegant, geometric work helped define the Jazz Age look. 🎨
  23. 38. One of Nixon’s daughters — Answer: TRICIA. Hint: Think of the Nixon daughter whose name is often mentioned alongside Julie. 👭
  24. 39. Muddy up — Answer: ROIL. Hint: Stir things into a cloudy, troubled mess. 🌪️
  25. 40. Benefits — Answer: SAKES. Hint: Think of the interests or purposes behind an action, often preceded by “for their own.” 🤔
  26. 41. Place for a coin — Answer: SLOT. Hint: Look for the opening where you’d insert a coin to start a machine. 🪙

Down

  1. 1. Isolated — Answer: APART. Hint: Think of being separate from everyone else. 🧍
  2. 2. Opera’s Callas — Answer: MARIA. Hint: Think of the legendary soprano known as La Divina. 🎶
  3. 3. Cake coating — Answer: ICING. Hint: Sweet topping for a frosted treat 🍰
  4. 4. Walks drunkenly — Answer: STAGGERS. Hint: Moves unsteadily, as if balance has had a few drinks 🥴
  5. 5. Ridiculous — Answer: ABSURD. Hint: So wildly unreasonable that it belongs in a comedy sketch 🤪
  6. 6. Rope fibers — Answer: HEMPS. Hint: Think of a durable plant fiber used to make sturdy cordage. 🪢
  7. 7. Tokyo’s old name — Answer: EDO. Hint: Think of the name used for Japan’s capital before it became Tokyo 🏯
  8. 8. Libya neighbor — Answer: ALGERIA. Hint: Think of the large North African country directly west of Libya 🗺️
  9. 9. Short knives — Answer: DAGGERS. Hint: These compact blades are often carried as backup weapons. 🗡️
  10. 12. “Golly!” — Answer: MYGOSH. Hint: A folksy way to express sudden surprise. 😮
  11. 16. Dispatched — Answer: SENT. Hint: It was delivered or put on its way to someone else 📬
  12. 21. Walks confidently — Answer: SWAGGERS. Hint: Moves with plenty of confidence and flair 😎
  13. 22. Queen Anne’s house — Answer: STUART. Hint: Think of the royal dynasty that ruled Britain during Queen Anne’s reign. 👑
  14. 23. Constant fault-finders — Answer: NAGGERS. Hint: Think of people who never miss a chance to complain or criticize. 😤
  15. 24. She loved Hamlet — Answer: OPHELIA. Hint: Think of the tragic young woman whose romance with the Danish prince ends in heartbreak. 🎭
  16. 25. Heroic tale — Answer: SAGA. Hint: Think of an epic narrative celebrating brave deeds and legendary adventures. 🏹
  17. 27. Devilfish — Answer: MANTAS. Hint: These graceful ocean gliders are known for their winglike fins. 🌊
  18. 29. Count of music — Answer: BASIE. Hint: Think of the legendary jazz bandleader known by a noble title. 🎷
  19. 30. Flynn of films — Answer: ERROL. Hint: Think of the dashing swashbuckler who starred in classic Hollywood adventures. 🎬
  20. 31. Math comparison — Answer: RATIO. Hint: It shows how one quantity measures up against another. 📊
  21. 32. Refine ore — Answer: SMELT. Hint: Use intense heat to separate valuable metal from its rocky surroundings 🔥
  22. 36. “That’s gross!" — Answer: ICK. Hint: A short exclamation of disgust when something is really unpleasant 🤢

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The answer to “Heroic tale” in the Thomas Joseph crossword is SAGA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 10, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 25-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.

“Heroic tale” answer

SAGA (4 letters)

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Why the answer is SAGA

Think of an epic narrative celebrating brave deeds and legendary adventures. 🏹

When else has “Heroic tale” appeared?

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About the Thomas Joseph Crossword

The Thomas Joseph Crossword is King Features Syndicate's compact daily, an 11×13 grid of about 50 clues that runs Monday through Saturday in newspapers and free online. This page covers a Monday puzzle. The byline is a syndicate pen name — it merges the first names of constructor Joseph LaFauci and his editor Thomas Sheehan — and the puzzle still follows the house style LaFauci set: straight-definition clues, short crossing-friendly fill, and no Monday-to-Saturday difficulty ramp. What trips solvers up is usually a dated reference rather than wordplay, and because the grid is small, one confirmed answer tends to finish the corner around it.

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What is the answer to “Heroic tale”?

The answer is SAGA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Heroic tale”?

4 letters: SAGA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 10, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 25-Down.

Can “Heroic tale” 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.

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