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“Black eye”

Thomas Joseph Crossword · Monday, February 16 2026 · 12 Down · 6 letters

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This clue sits at 12 Down — click the grid to reveal just this entry.

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The answer to “Black eye” is SHINER — 6 letters.

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“Black eye” has appeared 1 time in the Thomas Joseph Crossword.

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What is the answer to “Black eye”?

In the Thomas Joseph Crossword for Monday, February 16 2026, the answer to “Black eye” is SHINER (6 letters). It sits at 12 Down in the grid.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid it appears in. Every time we have seen “Black eye” in the Thomas Joseph Crossword the answer has been SHINER, but always match the letter count with the squares in your grid.

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