Takes advantage of a situation, so to speak Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MAKESHAY Takes advantage of a situation, so to speak (8) New York Times Jan 15, 2022
8% LEGUP Slight advantage, so to speak (5) New York Times Mini Nov 25, 2025
7% MADEHAY Took advantage of a situation (7) LA Times Daily Jan 27, 2026
7% USE Take advantage of (3) Thomas Joseph Jan 23, 2026
7% BLOW Squander, so to speak (4) Newsday Jan 18, 2026
7% LEFT Disappeared, so to speak (4) The Washington Post Mini Jan 15, 2026
7% ONUS Albatross, so to speak (4) New York Times Jan 8, 2026
7% USES Takes advantage of (4) LA Times Daily Dec 14, 2025
6% HAULS Massive amounts of winnings, so to speak (5) New York Times Jan 28, 2026
6% FLYINGHIGH In a soaring mood, so to speak (10) New York Times Jan 27, 2026

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