“Took back one's words” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATECROW is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Took back one's words”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 16, 2026, where it runs at 22 Down 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
Oct 16, 2026 grid21AFormer home of Mr. and Mrs. Met4 ltrs›25ASpiller of tea5 ltrs›28ADate night viewing, often13 ltrs›34AHigh concept?9 ltrs›35AThey explain what's in the cards13 ltrs›39AComic strip sound of impact5 ltrs›42ABattery-powered string instrument player4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 16, 20261AWord with strip or skirt5 ltrs›6AConniption3 ltrs›9ACuban poet/philosopher José5 ltrs›14A2000 hit song with the lyric "But to lose all my senses / That is just so typically me"15 ltrs›17AMail-centric fiction?15 ltrs›18AVirginia is in it, in brief3 ltrs›19A"Hah!"7 ltrs›20A"___ had it!"3 ltrs›
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