“Takes a load off” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SITS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Takes a load off”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 1, 2025, where it runs at 7 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 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 April 1, 2025.