Takes five Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, July 8, 2024 · 68-Across
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between February 1995 and July 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 8, 2024 · 68-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
verb
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