What is the answer to "Takes five" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Takes five" is RESTS (5 letters).

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Takes five USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 3, 2026 puzzle

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RESTS

5 letters · Across · last seen August 3, 2026

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