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Thomas Joseph Crossword December 29, 2025 Answers
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1Falls behind4 letters5Diner offerings5 letters10Taj Mahal city4 letters11Yoked pair6 letters13Before long4 letters14Fleet-footed6 letters15Wall Street workers7 letters17Feel poorly3 letters18Softball site for kids7 letters19“The Matrix” hero3 letters20Take advantage of3 letters21Kind4 letters22Backbone5 letters25“Hush!”5 letters26Spice from nutmeg4 letters27Director Howard3 letters28Flamenco cry3 letters29Bit of flood protection7 letters33Spectrum color3 letters34Yet to come7 letters35Diner activity6 letters37Plant part4 letters38Big hammer6 letters39Blind as --4 letters40Moves carefully5 letters41Arsonist, for short4 letters
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1Survives5 letters2Greek marketplace5 letters3Pun response5 letters4Saharan hill8 letters5Fifth president6 letters6Be real5 letters7Cash dispenser3 letters8Israel neighbor7 letters9“Amadeus” role7 letters12Giants legend6 letters16Different4 letters21Place to use a wedge8 letters22Cookout treats6 letters23Bitter brew7 letters24Summer drink7 letters25Swindles4 letters27Kitchen appliances6 letters29Burn a bit5 letters30Seabird with colorful feet5 letters31Cheering loudly5 letters32Reach5 letters36Passport, license, etc.3 letters