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In the know Crossword Clue Answer is…
Answer: AWARE
This clue last appeared in the Thomas Joseph Crossword on May 1, 2023. You can also find answers to past Thomas Joseph Crosswords.
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More Answers
This clue has been used by other publishers in the past, and they have had different answers when published, so the below list is a compilation of all known answers that have been used for this clue.
- AWARE (5 letters)
- HIP (3 letters)
Clue & Answer Definitions
- AWARE (adjective)
- bearing in mind; attentive to
- (sometimes followed by `of’) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
- HIP (noun)
- the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates
- the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum
- HIP (adjective)
- informed about the latest trends
Thomas Joseph is an American crossword puzzle creator who is known for his daily syndicated crossword puzzle, which is published in newspapers across the United States and Canada.

Joseph was born in 1955 in Flushing, New York, and began creating crossword puzzles in the early 1990s. His first puzzles were published in Games Magazine and the New York Times, and he later began creating puzzles for the Universal Crossword syndicate.
In 2003, Joseph launched his own syndicated crossword puzzle, which is now distributed by Andrews McMeel Syndication. The puzzle has become popular for its clever clues and themes, as well as its challenging difficulty level.
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