“Takes back a public statement” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RECANTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Takes back a public statement”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 20, 2026, where it runs at 24 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 20, 2026 grid8DMade level6 ltrs›10DAct of Judas8 ltrs›11DWord with ring or roll5 ltrs›12DHoity-toity one5 ltrs›13DSmooths, in a way5 ltrs›17DOld Italian money4 ltrs›25DSpot to drink a matcha with a Manx7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 20, 20261AEstablishment that serves zombies, perhaps7 ltrs›8AAdorn with raised lettering6 ltrs›14A"Drink" for vocal critics8 ltrs›15AEuropean city that "waits for you," in a Billy Joel tune6 ltrs›16ANontraditional time for voting someone into office15 ltrs›18ARedding who sang "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay"4 ltrs›19AGod played by Anthony Hopkins in Marvel movies4 ltrs›20AChurch cross4 ltrs›
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