thus crossword clue
The crossword clue “thus” usually points to a word meaning “therefore,” “in this way,” or “as a result.”
Most common answers by length
Here are typical answers you’ll see in modern puzzles, depending on how many letters the grid allows:
| Letters | Word | Meaning / usage note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | SO | Short, common synonym for “thus” in logic or consequence. |
| 3 | SIC | “Thus” in the sense “as written,” often used in quotations. |
| 4 | ERGO | Formal “therefore,” very frequent for “thus” in crosswords. |
| 5 | HENCE | “From this; therefore,” often clued as “thus.” |
| 5 | ANDSO | Phrased as “and so,” indicating continuation or result. |
| 6 | LIKESO | “In this way; thus,” slightly old‑fashioned. |
| 7 | THEBY | “By this means; in this way.” |
| 9 | THEREFORE | Full‑length logical synonym for “thus.” |
| 9 | INTHISWAY | More literal “in this way.” |
| 12 | CONSEQUENTLY | Long‑form “as a result.” |
How to pick the right one
- Check the number of squares in the grid first.
- If the clue is just “Thus” with no extra wording, the safest bets are SO , ERGO , or HENCE.
- If the clue is “Thus, in print” or similar, think SIC.
If you tell me the letter count or the crossword source (e.g., NYT, The Sun, WSJ), I can narrow it down to the single most likely answer for your puzzle. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.
