Take in

Latest answer — August 22, 2026

38 Down

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Clue explained

To NET is to take in or clear as a gain, especially after costs or deductions are subtracted. The answer is a verb, as indicated by the clue’s imperative-style definition.

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Definition
A business calculation showing revenue remaining after expenses

Thomas Joseph Crossword

This clue's Saturday, August 22, 2026 appearance

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  2. 5Does’ mates
  3. 10First lady before Michelle
  4. 12Seasonal song
  5. 13Brat’s opposite
  6. 14Yucca’s kin
  7. 15Soviet jet
  8. 16Set fire to
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  10. 19Like some garages
  11. 21Knights’ titles
  12. 22Chant type
  13. 24Cruller’s cousin
  14. 25Salem native
  15. 29Conks out
  16. 30Haphazard
  17. 32Wing
  18. 33Stake
  19. 34Be a contender
  20. 35Deli fixture
  21. 37Biscotti flavor
  22. 39Journalist Couric
  23. 40Trouble
  24. 41Contemptuous look
  25. 42Hardy heroine

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  1. 1Texas landmark
  2. 2Some chair work
  3. 3Overtly friendly sort
  4. 4Before, to bards
  5. 5Jazz style
  6. 6Price setting
  7. 7Mideast peninsula
  8. 8Rule
  9. 9Goes downhill
  10. 11Excited
  11. 17Magnetite, e.g.
  12. 20Gives over
  13. 21Peaceful protest
  14. 23Drink now, pay later
  15. 25Tin Man’s prop
  16. 26Feel empathy
  17. 27Counsel
  18. 28Sounds
  19. 29Newsroom fixtures
  20. 31Convenes
  21. 33Tavern order
  22. 36Tell tales
  23. 38Take in

The answer to “Take in” in the Thomas Joseph crossword is NET — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 22, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 38-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include CON. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Take in” answer

NET (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as CON

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What does NET mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of NET is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or something similar, used typically for catching fish or other animals
  • a structure consisting of a net supported on a frame, forming the goal in games such as soccer and hockey
  • a fine fabric with a very open weave

Other answers for “Take in”

Thomas Joseph has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides NET, it has also been CON. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Take in”?

The answer is NET, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 22, 2026. Other answers for this clue include CON.

How many letters is the answer to “Take in”?

3 letters: NET. Earlier fills for this clue have also been CON (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 22, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 38-Down. Earlier appearances: August 8, 2026 → CON.

Can “Take in” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides NET, Thomas Joseph has also used CON for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Thomas Joseph answers?

The full grid for August 22, 2026 is on the Thomas Joseph answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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