This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ K
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TOOK as a word: A surname.
TOOK has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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