What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Take some liberties" from October 30, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Take some liberties”

This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance

BENDTHERULES

Letters12

Starts withB

Ends withS

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 30, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Take some liberties” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 30, 2026 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Take some liberties” clue?+

The answer is BENDTHERULES (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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