Crossword clue
“Takes in, like pants”
This clue appeared as 49-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ALTERSLetters6
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Takes in, like pants” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 11, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Takes in, like pants” clue?+
The answer is ALTERS (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 11, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
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