NYT Crossword · 3 Down
“Took a second?” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, December 16, 2021 as 3 Down. The answer has 9 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 · Thursday, December 16, 2021 · 3 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Dec 16, 2021 · 3 Down · 9 letters
- Aug 22, 2004 · 93 Down · 6 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Thursday, December 16, 2021.
Across
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Down
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- 46Weight crossword clue4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Took a second?”?
The answer has 9 letters. It starts with R and ends with D, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Took a second?” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 3 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Took a second?” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is REMARRIED. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.