Take a breather crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with R and has 4 letters.
REST — the 4-letter solution to “Take a breather”, entered at 10 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for August 22, 2022.
About this clue
“Take a breather” appeared as 10 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 22, 2022, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 13 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on January 13, 2026.
Every time this clue has run
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026REST
- Tuesday, September 23, 2025REST
- Saturday, August 30, 2025REST
- Thursday, July 3, 2025REST
- Thursday, June 5, 2025REST
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025REST
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025REST
- Monday, June 24, 2024REST
- Thursday, May 9, 2024REST
- Tuesday, February 13, 2024REST
- Thursday, December 7, 2023REST
- Thursday, April 6, 2023REST
- Monday, August 22, 2022REST
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Full guide ›Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Take a breather”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, August 22, 2022, the answer to “Take a breather” is REST — 4 letters, entered at 10 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Take a breather” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been REST, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 4 letters and starts with R.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.