Takes to task NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Takes to task” crossword clue is CRITICIZES (10 letters); other puzzles used BERATES. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times and Universal crosswords, most recently on October 4, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 10 LETTERS
CRITICIZES: to evaluate.
Best answers for “Takes to task”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRITICIZES | 10 | Takes to task |
| 2 | BERATES | 7 | Takes to task |
| 3 | TSK | 3 | Interjection that's composed only of the consonants in "takes to task," appropriately similar clue |
| 4 | KEYCUTTING | 10 | *Task for a locksmith similar clue |
| 5 | NOMEANFEAT | 10 | Far from an easy task similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Takes to task Crossword Clue
What is the 10-letter answer to the Takes to task crossword clue?
CRITICIZES is the 10-letter answer to the “Takes to task” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Takes to task crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of October 4, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Takes to task crossword clue?
Other puzzles used BERATES for this clue. Similar clues were answered with TSK (“Interjection that's composed only of the consonants in "takes to task," appropriately”), KEYCUTTING (“*Task for a locksmith”), NOMEANFEAT (“Far from an easy task”).