Takes the stump, in a way. Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Takes the stump, in a way. . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ORATES.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Takes the stump, in a way.:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ORATES Takes the stump, in a way. (6)
8% YAWNS Takes a deep breath, in a way (5) USA Today Jan 3, 2026
8% ROBS Takes the wrong way? (4) The Atlantic Jan 2, 2026
8% BYTHEHORNS One way to take a bull (10) New York Times Dec 25, 2025
8% BAIL Stick on stumps (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Dec 24, 2025
8% STEAL Take the wrong way? (5) LA Times Daily Dec 19, 2025
8% GIVEMETHEANSWER "I'm stumped!" (15) Newsday Dec 13, 2025
8% GOTME "I'm stumped" (5) Wall Street Journal Dec 2, 2025
8% COUNTNOSES Take attendance, in a way (10) Universal Nov 30, 2025
8% BEATSME "I'm stumped!" (7) Universal Nov 26, 2025
Takes the stump, in a way. Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Takes the stump, in a way.. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is ORATES.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Takes the stump, in a way..