What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Take the ___ (acquire control)" from July 21, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Take the ___ (acquire control)”

This clue appeared as 34-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 21, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

REINS

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 21, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Take the ___ (acquire control)” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 21, 2025 as 34-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Take the ___ (acquire control)” clue?+

The answer is REINS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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