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“Takes into custody”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Takes into custody”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, November 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter N
Last letter S
N ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

N A B S

The answer to “Takes into custody” is NABS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Nov 1, 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 N starts with

The clue “Takes into custody” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is NABS — a 4-letter word that begins with N and ends with S.

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.

Other clues with the answer NABS

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Frequently asked questions about “Takes into custody”

What is the answer to “Takes into custody” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NABS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Takes into custody”?

The answer NABS contains 4 letters.

Was “Takes into custody” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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