“Takes a hit” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••TOKES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TOKES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Takes a hit”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 14, 2026, where it runs at 53 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.
Crossing entries
Mar 14, 2026 grid33DSocial media community for avid readers7 ltrs›37DLickety-split6 ltrs›39DDistort5 ltrs›44DFarm females4 ltrs›47DRaw material3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 14, 20261ABehave like an ass4 ltrs›5A18th-century British P.M. William Pitt, e.g.4 ltrs›9ACome back5 ltrs›14ARecipient of a key to the city, say9 ltrs›16AShocked ... shocked!5 ltrs›17ALike Thunderdell, the monster slain by Jack the Giant Killer9 ltrs›18ADes'ree's "You ___ Be"5 ltrs›19AMottled6 ltrs›
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