Indiana team
Crossword Answer — July 23, 2026
This Indiana basketball squad is known for its fast-moving style on the court. 🏀
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Thursday, July 23, 2026
By Thomas Joseph
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- 1. Saloon orders — Answer: ALES. Hint: What might thirsty patrons request when they’re ready for a round? 🍻
- 5. Muscular dog — Answer: AKITA. Hint: Think of a sturdy Japanese breed known for its powerful build. 🐕
- 10. Support — Answer: BACK. Hint: Lend your strength to someone or something with this reassuring action. 🤝
- 11. In pieces — Answer: BROKEN. Hint: Not whole or intact, like a shattered vase 🏺
- 12. Cork’s country — Answer: EIRE. Hint: Think of the island nation where Cork is a major city. 🍀
- 13. In unison — Answer: AGREED. Hint: Describes people who share the same opinion or decision. 🤝
- 14. Madonna song — Answer: TRUEBLUE. Hint: Think of Madonna’s 1980s hit whose title combines steadfast loyalty with a familiar color. 🎵
- 16. Madonna song — Answer: TAKEABOW. Hint: Think of a heartfelt Madonna ballad whose title evokes what performers receive after a show. 👏
- 20. Indiana team — Answer: PACERS. Hint: This Indiana basketball squad is known for its fast-moving style on the court. 🏀
- 23. Flamenco cry — Answer: OLE. Hint: A spirited Spanish exclamation you might hear during a passionate dance performance 💃
- 24. Squirrel’s find — Answer: ACORN. Hint: A nutty woodland snack a squirrel might stash away for later 🌰
- 25. Singer Ronstadt — Answer: LINDA. Hint: This powerhouse vocalist made her mark in rock, country, and pop before becoming a Broadway star. 🎤
- 27. Little rascal — Answer: IMP. Hint: A mischievous miniature troublemaker from folklore fits this description perfectly 😈
- 28. Computing whiz — Answer: HACKER. Hint: This tech-savvy problem solver knows computers inside and out. 💻
- 29. Madonna song — Answer: RESCUEME. Hint: This dramatic Madonna hit calls for a hero to swoop in and help. 🎤
- 32. Madonna song — Answer: OHFATHER. Hint: This emotional Madonna track addresses a parent directly. 🎵
- 36. Furniture wood — Answer: WALNUT. Hint: This dark, richly grained hardwood is a classic choice for elegant tables and cabinets. 🪵
- 39. Wander — Answer: ROVE. Hint: To move about aimlessly, like a little explorer with no fixed destination. 🚶
- 40. Bee abode — Answer: APIARY. Hint: It’s the place where a beekeeper keeps buzzing colonies. 🐝
- 41. Blown away — Answer: AWED. Hint: Left speechless by something impressive 😮
- 42. Davis of “Thelma and Louise” — Answer: GEENA. Hint: Think of the actress who played Thelma alongside Susan Sarandon in the iconic road movie 🎬
- 43. Urges — Answer: YENS. Hint: These are strong desires that keep nudging you toward something. 💭
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- 1. Aid illegally — Answer: ABET. Hint: Think of helping someone commit a crime. 🕵️
- 2. Den — Answer: LAIR. Hint: An animal’s cozy hideaway is a good place to look. 🐾
- 3. Pale tan — Answer: ECRU. Hint: Think of the soft, natural shade of unbleached linen or canvas. 🧺
- 4. Rural pest — Answer: SKEETER. Hint: This buzzing countryside nuisance may leave an itchy souvenir after sunset. 🦟
- 5. Bicker — Answer: ARGUE. Hint: Have a small, heated disagreement over something trivial. 😤
- 6. Asian peninsula — Answer: KOREA. Hint: Think of the peninsula divided into two countries, one famous for K-pop and the other for secrecy. 🗺️
- 7. Mamie’s husband — Answer: IKE. Hint: Think of the World War II general who became the 34th U.S. president and was married to Mamie. 🎖️
- 8. Casual top — Answer: TEE. Hint: Think of the simple, laid-back shirt you might wear with jeans. 👕
- 9. What’s more — Answer: AND. Hint: Use this to tack on one more thought. ➕
- 11. Pitcher’s no-nos — Answer: BALKS. Hint: These are illegal pitching motions that can send baserunners moving. ⚾
- 15. Farm building — Answer: BARN. Hint: Think of the rustic structure where farmers keep livestock and hay. 🚜
- 17. Knock on the noggin — Answer: BONK. Hint: A playful verb for giving someone a light tap on the head. 🧠
- 18. Merrie -- England — Answer: OLDE. Hint: Complete this nostalgic phrase for a storybook version of England from long ago. 🏰
- 19. Put on — Answer: WEAR. Hint: What you do to clothing before heading out 👕
- 20. Brace — Answer: PAIR. Hint: Think of two matching items treated as a set, like socks or gloves. 🧦
- 21. Pinnacle — Answer: ACME. Hint: Think of the highest point or ultimate peak of something. ⛰️
- 22. Perp pursuers — Answer: COPS. Hint: They chase down lawbreakers and help keep the streets safe 🚓
- 25. Tibetan monk — Answer: LAMA. Hint: This spiritual teacher is associated with Tibetan Buddhism and is often regarded as a guide or leader. 🧘
- 26. Cube holder — Answer: ICETRAY. Hint: It keeps little frozen blocks neatly together until your drink needs them. 🧊
- 28. Whopping — Answer: HEFTY. Hint: A casual way to describe something impressively large or substantial. 💪
- 30. Movie barbarian — Answer: CONAN. Hint: Think of the sword-wielding hero from a famous fantasy film series. ⚔️
- 31. Colleague of Spock and Sulu — Answer: UHURA. Hint: Think of the Enterprise’s iconic communications officer, portrayed by Nichelle Nichols. 🚀
- 33. Hockey’s Gordie — Answer: HOWE. Hint: Think of the legendary Detroit Red Wings forward known as “Mr. Hockey.” 🏒
- 34. Level — Answer: EVEN. Hint: Think of a surface with no bumps or slopes 🧭
- 35. Some wines — Answer: REDS. Hint: Think of the wine category often contrasted with whites and rosés. 🍷
- 36. Funny fellow — Answer: WAG. Hint: Think of a playful jokester with a knack for making people laugh. 😄
- 37. Clumsy person — Answer: APE. Hint: Think of a playful term for someone who tends to bumble around. 🤭
- 38. Whopper — Answer: LIE. Hint: This is a tall tale so outrageous it might need its own zip code. 🤥
The answer to “Indiana team” in the Thomas Joseph crossword is PACERS — a 6-letter word. This clue ran in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 23, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 20-Across. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.
“Indiana team” answer
PACERS (6 letters)
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Why the answer is PACERS
This Indiana basketball squad is known for its fast-moving style on the court. 🏀
When else has “Indiana team” 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 before, and what the answer was each time — handy if you landed here from a puzzle on another date.
July 23, 2026 (this puzzle) → PACERS. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the Thomas Joseph Crossword on July 23, 2026
Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.
- Rural pest → SKEETER
- Pitcher’s no-nos → BALKS
- Farm building → BARN
- Brace → PAIR
- Pinnacle → ACME
- Perp pursuers → COPS
- Put on → WEAR
- Merrie -- England → OLDE
Want every clue in one place? The full Thomas Joseph answer list for July 23, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live Thomas Joseph answers are always one tap from the today page.
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 Thursday 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Indiana team”?
The answer is PACERS, a 6-letter word. It appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 23, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Indiana team”?
6 letters: PACERS.
Where did this clue appear?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 23, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 20-Across.
Can “Indiana team” 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 July 23, 2026 is on the Thomas Joseph answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.