Where roots take hold NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Where roots take hold” crossword clue is SCALP (5 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 15, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
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SCALP: to remove an upper part from.
Best answers for “Where roots take hold”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCALP | 5 | Where roots take hold |
| 2 | STALL | 5 | Hold up similar clue |
| 3 | AWAIT | 5 | Hold out for similar clue |
| 4 | GRUBS | 5 | Digs up by the roots similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | August 15, 2026 | SCALP | 46 Down |
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Questions about the Where roots take hold Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Where roots take hold crossword clue?
SCALP is the 5-letter answer to the “Where roots take hold” crossword clue.
When was the Where roots take hold crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 15, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Where roots take hold crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with STALL (“Hold up”), AWAIT (“Hold out for”), GRUBS (“Digs up by the roots”).