Took in

Latest answer — February 20, 2026

23 Across

Enjoyed a meal, perhaps, in the past tense 🍽️

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This clue's Friday, February 20, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Disney character who sings "In Summer"
  2. 5Product code used in inventory management
  3. 8Ropes in
  4. 14Ones always grinding at their jobs?
  5. 16Connect
  6. 17Baking sheets, cake pans, muffin tins, etc.
  7. 18Manages
  8. 19Pleasant chill in the air, say
  9. 21Baylor of N.B.A. fame
  10. 22Org. whose work takes many forms?
  11. 23Took in
  12. 24Smear
  13. 26Nahuatl speaker
  14. 28Muse aloud
  15. 29Actress Seehorn of "Pluribus"
  16. 30"I smell trouble ...!"
  17. 34Break down while studying?
  18. 37First place?
  19. 38Docs that deal with sensitive information
  20. 39Miracle on the ___ (surprise French/English victory of W.W. I)
  21. 40Like many working horses, but not many working dogs
  22. 42Binges
  23. 43N.Y.C.-based dance group
  24. 46Wonder
  25. 47Descendants of the Picts
  26. 48Someone you might like to get to know better
  27. 52Wyndham hotel brand
  28. 53Has to keep going
  29. 55Extra
  30. 56Instruction before an M.R.I.
  31. 57Gets wise to?
  32. 58Li'l ___ (tykes)
  33. 59Fix

Down

  1. 1Seller's shorthand for "I'm willing to haggle"
  2. 2W.C.s
  3. 3"Is this being broadcast now?"
  4. 4Posh hotel room amenities
  5. 5Cholesterol-lowering drug
  6. 6___ Bass, first female mayor of Los Angeles
  7. 7Customer, in tech-speak
  8. 8Social activity that may involve wearing a vest
  9. 9Relaxed
  10. 10"Let it stand"
  11. 11One of the Obamas
  12. 12It has eight players
  13. 13Word with bird or leave
  14. 15Arrogant self-assurance
  15. 20Becomes aged, in a way
  16. 24Extra
  17. 25Was a copycat of
  18. 26To come
  19. 27Shady dealers
  20. 29Trade for cash
  21. 31"Some free advice ..."
  22. 32State bird found in only a single state
  23. 33Valuable deposits
  24. 35They might be made up in the spring
  25. 36Brings in
  26. 41Online nickname
  27. 42Things made by toddlers and directors
  28. 43Hairstyles often associated with the '60s and '70s
  29. 44"Well done!"
  30. 45x
  31. 47Wood finish
  32. 49Crispy flaps of crust on sourdough loaves
  33. 50Org. with a "Know Your Rights" campaign
  34. 51___ Bunny, toon who debuted in "Space Jam"
  35. 54Carry on

The answer to “Took in” in the New York Times crossword is ATE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on February 20, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 23-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include ADMITTED. 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.

“Took in” answer

ATE (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as ADMITTED

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is ATE.

Why the answer is ATE

Enjoyed a meal, perhaps, in the past tense 🍽️

Other answers for “Took in”

New York Times has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides ATE, it has also been ADMITTED. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

  • February 20, 2026 (most recent) → ATE
  • July 20, 2025 → ADMITTED

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Took in”?

The answer is ATE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on February 20, 2026. Other answers for this clue include ADMITTED.

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

3 letters: ATE. Earlier fills for this clue have also been ADMITTED (8).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on February 20, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 23-Across. Earlier appearances: July 20, 2025 → ADMITTED.

Can “Took in” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides ATE, New York Times has also used ADMITTED for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for February 20, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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