Took a while? (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BORROWED Took a while? (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 7, 2025
11% NETTED Took in (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 14, 2026
11% BEEN "It's ___ a while" (4) USA Today Jun 29, 2026
10% STEERED Took the helm (7) Eugene Sheffer Jul 13, 2026
10% ADAM Eden resident (for a while) (4) USA Today Jul 12, 2026
10% SUED Took to court (4) USA Today Jul 8, 2026
10% SETIN Took hold (5) LA Times Daily Jul 5, 2026
10% RESTED Took a breather (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 3, 2026
10% ALSO "While we're on the topic ..." (4) The Atlantic Jun 27, 2026
10% ATEIT Took a tumble (5) USA Today Jun 23, 2026

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