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“Sudden taking”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sudden taking”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, August 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter G
Last letter B
G ? ? B

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

G R A B

The answer to “Sudden taking” is GRAB

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Sudden taking” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is GRAB — a 4-letter word that begins with G and ends with B.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Sudden taking”

What is the answer to “Sudden taking” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GRAB — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sudden taking”?

The answer GRAB contains 4 letters.

Was “Sudden taking” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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