“Accepts defeat, in slang” crossword clue
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•••••••••TAKESTHEL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TAKESTHEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Accepts defeat, in slang”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 14, 2025, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 14, 2025 grid5ARectitudinous4 ltrs›14AClean energy?9 ltrs›17A"Everything's fine with me"9 ltrs›20AMade (out), but barely4 ltrs›24ANice chunk of change7 ltrs›30AClassic Gustav Klimt painting made during his "Golden Period"7 ltrs›32ACompletely fluid6 ltrs›36ADevelop emotions (for)13 ltrs›40ABody of Jewish law6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 14, 20251ANo pro4 ltrs›9ASleep ___5 ltrs›16A___ Alexander, author of the fantasy series "The Chronicles of Prydain"5 ltrs›18ABad things to blow5 ltrs›19AWord with "at" or "not in the"5 ltrs›22AParcel4 ltrs›23AD.C. winter hrs.3 ltrs›27A___ Faire3 ltrs›
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