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“Helps oneself to”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Helps oneself to”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter S
T ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

T A K E S

The answer to “Helps oneself to” is TAKES

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Aug 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Helps oneself to” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TAKES — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Helps oneself to”

What is the answer to “Helps oneself to” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TAKES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Helps oneself to”?

The answer TAKES contains 5 letters.

Was “Helps oneself to” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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