Takes badly? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, February 14, 2026 · 12-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between November 2024 and February 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 14, 2026 · 12-Down · 5 letters
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take illegally; of intellectual property; "This writer plundered from famous authors"
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