Takes a breather crossword clue
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RESTS — the 5-letter solution to “Takes a breather”, entered at 19 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for November 09, 2021.
About this clue
“Takes a breather” appeared as 19 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on November 09, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 11 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 9, 2025.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- PAUSES6 letters
Every time this clue has run
- Tuesday, September 9, 2025RESTS
- Thursday, January 23, 2025RESTS
- Monday, September 30, 2024RESTS
- Saturday, July 20, 2024RESTS
- Friday, February 9, 2024RESTS
- Friday, July 28, 2023RESTS
- Friday, February 10, 2023RESTS
- Tuesday, August 23, 2022PAUSES
- Friday, July 29, 2022RESTS
- Tuesday, February 22, 2022RESTS
- Tuesday, November 9, 2021RESTS
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Full guide ›Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Takes a breather”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, November 9, 2021, the answer to “Takes a breather” is RESTS — 5 letters, entered at 19 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: RESTS, PAUSES. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 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.