NYT Crossword · 6 Across
“Takes down a peg” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, December 27, 2015 as 6 Across. The answer has 6 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, December 27, 2015 · 6 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Takes down a peg”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with A and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Takes down a peg” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 27, 2015, at 6 Across.
What is the answer to the “Takes down a peg” crossword clue?
The answer is ABASES (6 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.