Crossword clue

“Takes to task”

This clue appeared as 82-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
CRITICIZES
Letters10
Starts withC
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 4, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Takes to task” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 82-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Takes to task” clue?+

The answer is CRITICIZES (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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