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“Polite denial”

Thomas Joseph Crossword · Tuesday, December 16 2025 · 19 Down · 5 letters

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This clue sits at 19 Down — click the grid to reveal just this entry.

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The answer to “Polite denial” is NOSIR — 5 letters.

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When was this clue last seen?

“Polite denial” has appeared 2 times in the Thomas Joseph Crossword.

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What is the answer to “Polite denial”?

In the Thomas Joseph Crossword for Tuesday, December 16 2025, the answer to “Polite denial” is NOSIR (5 letters). It sits at 19 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 “Polite denial” in the Thomas Joseph Crossword the answer has been NOSIR, but always match the letter count with the squares in your grid.

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