Takes the hook Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Takes the hook . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BITES.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BITES Takes the hook (5)
34% BITE Take the hook (4)
18% SICKLE In a tricky situation, forget head of police, take strong hook (6)
3% SLING ___ your hook! Go away! (5) Puzzler Backwords Oct 12, 2025
3% BAIT Fish-hook attachment (4) Commuter Oct 11, 2025
3% EYES Takes in (4) Wall Street Journal Oct 9, 2025
3% CORMORANT Long-necked seabird with a hooked beak (9) (9) Puzzler Oct 9, 2025
3% ABSORB Take in (6) New York Times Oct 8, 2025
3% AYE "Yes," to Captain Hook (3)
3% CAPTS Cook and Hook, e.g.: Abbr. (5) Thomas Joseph Sep 29, 2025
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