Takes aback crossword clue
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STUNS — the 5-letter solution to “Takes aback”, entered at 20 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 12, 2022.
About this clue
“Takes aback” appeared as 20 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 12, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.
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What is the answer to “Takes aback”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, January 12, 2022, the answer to “Takes aback” is STUNS — 5 letters, entered at 20 Across.
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 “Takes aback” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been STUNS, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with S.
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.