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Takes the L – Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue “Takes the L” is LOSES (5 letters). Most recently LOSES, in the NYT Mini on October 16, 2026.

AnswerLettersPattern
LOSES5L____

What LOSES means

  1. verbfail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
  2. verbfail to win
  3. verbsuffer the loss of a person through death or removal

Where this clue appeared

DatePuzzleAnswer
October 16, 2026NYT Mini 1DLOSES

Other clues for LOSES

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FAQ

What is the answer to “Takes the L”?

LOSES (5 letters). Most recently LOSES, on October 16, 2026 in the NYT Mini.

How many letters is the answer to “Takes the L”?

5 letters, starting with L (L____).