“*Flattened against the masts in a changing wind” crossword clue
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••••••••••TAKENABACK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TAKENABACK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “*Flattened against the masts in a changing wind”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 9, 2026, where it runs at 32 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 9, 2026 grid31AWorker who's behind the Times?6 ltrs›39APart of a black suit5 ltrs›43ABarely made (out)4 ltrs›47AOut of juice4 ltrs›50APermanent-press6 ltrs›54AMusic genre for some yoga classes6 ltrs›63ARemove from its original packaging, say5 ltrs›67AConsumed3 ltrs›70AHiker to a QB: Abbr.3 ltrs›73AWord with sewing or starter3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 9, 20261A"OK," in modern slang3 ltrs›4ADevelop5 ltrs›9APostlarval insects5 ltrs›14APrefix with skeleton3 ltrs›15AEwok's home5 ltrs›16ABlow, as 13-Down does repeatedly5 ltrs›17ATop starter3 ltrs›18A*Unsecured artillery that can slide across the deck11 ltrs›
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