“Words of retaliation” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••••TAKETHAT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TAKETHAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Words of retaliation”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 5, 2025, where it runs at 34 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 5, 2025 grid22D"Is this possible?!?"7 ltrs›25DDog treat4 ltrs›28DFancy4 ltrs›30DKind of instinct8 ltrs›34D"Honor Thy Father" writer, 19716 ltrs›35DArgumentative7 ltrs›36DGet to6 ltrs›37DMinimal coverage provider?5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 5, 20251AHome to Kotoka International Airport5 ltrs›6AMany a wearer of a long robe called a thawb5 ltrs›11ACan't-miss purchases?13 ltrs›14AWords of caution15 ltrs›16AThreshold3 ltrs›17ATies up7 ltrs›18ACoastal waterway3 ltrs›19AUp5 ltrs›
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