Thomas Joseph Crossword Answers - Jul 31
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Across
- 1. Valentine trim — Answer: LACE. Hint: A delicate fabric that adds a romantic touch to cards, gifts, or lingerie. 🧵
- 5. Blubber — Answer: BAWL. Hint: To do this is to cry loudly and noisily. 😭
- 9. Curaçao’s neighbor — Answer: ARUBA. Hint: Think of the nearby Dutch Caribbean island that shares the ABC island group with Curaçao. 🏝️
- 11. Homer work — Answer: ILIAD. Hint: Think of Homer’s epic tale of the Trojan War 📜
- 13. Fishhook features — Answer: BARBS. Hint: These sharp little projections help keep a catch from slipping free. 🎣
- 14. Slowly, in scores — Answer: LENTO. Hint: Look for the musical direction telling performers to take their time. 🎼
- 15. Kimono sash — Answer: OBI. Hint: This traditional Japanese garment belt is tied around the waist of a kimono 🎎
- 16. In pristine condition — Answer: LIKENEW. Hint: A phrase describing something that looks untouched and fresh from the store ✨
- 18. Mob makeup — Answer: RIOTERS. Hint: These unruly crowd members might be stirring up trouble in the streets. 😈
- 20. Roadhouse — Answer: INN. Hint: A cozy stop where weary travelers can grab a meal and stay the night 🛏️
- 21. Makes sound — Answer: CURES. Hint: Think of a verb meaning to restore someone to health, with the clue using a less familiar sense. 🩺
- 22. Casino acts — Answer: BETS. Hint: What gamblers place when they’re feeling lucky 🎲
- 23. Dine late — Answer: SUP. Hint: Think of an old-fashioned verb for having a light meal late in the evening. 🍽️
- 24. Lynx or lion — Answer: CAT. Hint: Think of the familiar four-legged predator that can be wild or domestic. 🐾
- 25. Cooking mint — Answer: SAGE. Hint: This fragrant herb is a classic partner for poultry and stuffing. 🌿
- 27. One of Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” — Answer: MASHA. Hint: Think of the sister whose forbidden love for Vershinin adds extra drama to the play. 🎭
- 29. Kicker’s aid — Answer: TEE. Hint: A football player may place the ball on this small stand before a kickoff 🏈
- 30. Sells — Answer: MARKETS. Hint: Offers goods or services to buyers, often in a marketplace. 🛍️
- 32. Beach problem — Answer: EROSION. Hint: Waves and weather can slowly wear the shoreline away over time 🌊
- 34. Chest muscle, for short — Answer: PEC. Hint: A gym-goer might flex this upper-body muscle 💪
- 35. Like some online videos — Answer: VIRAL. Hint: These videos spread rapidly from viewer to viewer. 📹
- 36. Cheering loudly — Answer: AROAR. Hint: Making a thunderous, enthusiastic noise like an excited crowd 📣
- 38. National bird — Answer: EAGLE. Hint: Think of the majestic bird often associated with American pride and soaring high above the landscape. 🦅
- 39. Unfettered — Answer: LOOSE. Hint: Free from restraints, like a horse running without reins 🐎
- 40. Lusty look — Answer: LEER. Hint: A suggestive gaze that can feel more creepy than charming 😏
- 41. Sound of relief — Answer: WHEW. Hint: An exclamation you might let out when a stressful moment finally passes 😌
Down
- 1. Toil away — Answer: LABOR. Hint: Work steadily, even when the task feels like a grind 💪
- 2. Middle East language — Answer: ARABIC. Hint: This widely spoken language connects countries from Egypt to Saudi Arabia. 🌍
- 3. Monkey in kids’ books — Answer: CURIOUSGEORGE. Hint: This endlessly inquisitive little primate is a beloved picture-book troublemaker. 🐒
- 4. Subside — Answer: EBB. Hint: Think of what the tide does when it gradually pulls back 🌊
- 5. Overcharges — Answer: BILKS. Hint: Charges someone more than is fair, often by taking advantage of them. 💸
- 6. Out of the wind — Answer: ALEE. Hint: Look for a nautical term meaning sheltered from the wind. ⛵
- 7. Bear in kids’ books — Answer: WINNIETHEPOOH. Hint: Think of the honey-loving, red-shirted bear from the Hundred Acre Wood. 🐻
- 8. Hidden — Answer: LATENT. Hint: Present beneath the surface, even when not yet visible. 🔍
- 10. Out — Answer: ASLEEP. Hint: Not awake or available, perhaps after a long day 😴
- 12. Football plays — Answer: DOWNS. Hint: Think of the numbered attempts a team gets to advance the ball. 🏈
- 17. Schedule C org. — Answer: IRS. Hint: Think of the federal agency that handles income tax forms for freelancers and small businesses. 🧾
- 19. Faithful — Answer: TRUE. Hint: Think of something accurate, genuine, and not false. ✅
- 22. Soak up the sun — Answer: BASK. Hint: Enjoy some warm rays while lounging outdoors. ☀️
- 24. Fleshly — Answer: CARNAL. Hint: Think of something relating to the body rather than the spirit. 🧍
- 25. Carell of movies — Answer: STEVE. Hint: Think of the actor who played Michael Scott in The Office 🎬
- 26. Reception aid — Answer: AERIAL. Hint: This helps your radio or TV pick up a clearer signal. 📡
- 27. Great Leap Forward leader — Answer: MAO. Hint: Think of the Chinese Communist leader behind this ambitious 1950s campaign. 🏭
- 28. Comfortable — Answer: ATEASE. Hint: Feeling relaxed, calm, and free from worry describes this state. 😌
- 30. Track athlete — Answer: MILER. Hint: This runner specializes in the classic distance of four laps around a standard outdoor track 🏃
- 31. Propeller type — Answer: SCREW. Hint: Think of the propeller that advances a boat by twisting through the water. 🚤
- 33. Store come-on — Answer: SALE. Hint: A tempting bargain message shoppers love to see in a window 🛍️
- 37. Squabble — Answer: ROW. Hint: A minor argument can turn into one of these. 🗣️
Here are the Thomas Joseph Crossword answers for Friday, July 31, 2026 — every across and down solution from that day's 11×13 King Features grid, listed at the top of this page. Whether you're catching up on a puzzle you missed, settling a “what was the answer on July 31?” question, or checking a grid you finished that day, the complete clue-by-clue solution is right here. Looking for today's puzzle instead? Head to our live Thomas Joseph Crossword answers page.
Thomas Joseph Crossword answers for July 31, 2026
The full solution for the July 31 Thomas Joseph Crossword is shown above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, exactly as that day's 11×13 grid read. It's a compact puzzle, so the whole thing fits on one screen: scan to the entry that stopped you rather than reading the lot. This is the confirmed grid as King Features syndicated it on Friday, July 31.
Full Thomas Joseph Crossword answer list for July 31, 2026
Every clue from the July 31 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valentine trim | LACE |
| 5 | Blubber | BAWL |
| 9 | Curaçao’s neighbor | ARUBA |
| 11 | Homer work | ILIAD |
| 13 | Fishhook features | BARBS |
| 14 | Slowly, in scores | LENTO |
| 15 | Kimono sash | OBI |
| 16 | In pristine condition | LIKENEW |
| 18 | Mob makeup | RIOTERS |
| 20 | Roadhouse | INN |
| 21 | Makes sound | CURES |
| 22 | Casino acts | BETS |
| 23 | Dine late | SUP |
| 24 | Lynx or lion | CAT |
| 25 | Cooking mint | SAGE |
| 27 | One of Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” | MASHA |
| 29 | Kicker’s aid | TEE |
| 30 | Sells | MARKETS |
| 32 | Beach problem | EROSION |
| 34 | Chest muscle, for short | PEC |
| 35 | Like some online videos | VIRAL |
| 36 | Cheering loudly | AROAR |
| 38 | National bird | EAGLE |
| 39 | Unfettered | LOOSE |
| 40 | Lusty look | LEER |
| 41 | Sound of relief | WHEW |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toil away | LABOR |
| 2 | Middle East language | ARABIC |
| 3 | Monkey in kids’ books | CURIOUSGEORGE |
| 4 | Subside | EBB |
| 5 | Overcharges | BILKS |
| 6 | Out of the wind | ALEE |
| 7 | Bear in kids’ books | WINNIETHEPOOH |
| 8 | Hidden | LATENT |
| 10 | Out | ASLEEP |
| 12 | Football plays | DOWNS |
| 17 | Schedule C org. | IRS |
| 19 | Faithful | TRUE |
| 22 | Soak up the sun | BASK |
| 24 | Fleshly | CARNAL |
| 25 | Carell of movies | STEVE |
| 26 | Reception aid | AERIAL |
| 27 | Great Leap Forward leader | MAO |
| 28 | Comfortable | ATEASE |
| 30 | Track athlete | MILER |
| 31 | Propeller type | SCREW |
| 33 | Store come-on | SALE |
| 37 | Squabble | ROW |
Hints for the July 31 puzzle
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Every across and down answer for the Friday, July 31, 2026 Thomas Joseph Crossword is listed at the top of this page — the confirmed 11×13 grid as King Features syndicated it that day.
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