“Take over” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ADOPT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ADOPT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Take over”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 19, 2025, where it runs at 1 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on September 19, 2025.
Crossing entries
Sep 19, 2025 grid1DLead-in to stratus or cumulus4 ltrs›2D___ mater (brain protector)4 ltrs›3DHandling things4 ltrs›4DBud3 ltrs›5DMemorial Coliseum athlete6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 22, 2026NYT Crossword15 Across•••••USURPSep 19, 2025NYT Crossword1 Across•••••ADOPTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ADOPT5 ltrs
•••••USURP5 ltrs
•••••FERRY5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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