“Take on, or take down” crossword clue
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••••••TACKLE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TACKLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Take on, or take down”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 14, 2026, where it runs at 44 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 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, 2026 grid44AArizona State city5 ltrs›47ANorth African fortress6 ltrs›50APotpourri bags7 ltrs›51AOnes no longer in office?13 ltrs›53AOne of the "Golden Girls" of the 2024 Summer Olympics11 ltrs›54APuts one's money on the line9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 14, 20261AIt's made with two fingers9 ltrs›10AThey're often taken in December11 ltrs›12AFeatures of many romantic dramas13 ltrs›14A"Follow me"4 ltrs›15AHeart test, for short3 ltrs›16ASubject of study4 ltrs›18AGo heavy at the buffet, say6 ltrs›21AKind of car on a long-distance train6 ltrs›
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