“Accepted defeat, in modern parlance” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TOOKTHEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Accepted defeat, in modern parlance”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 21, 2026, where it runs at 55 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.