The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STEERED , but the solution may also be HARNESSED which is one of the most recent solution (2021 in New York Times).
Took control of crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STEERED | 50 % | 7 |
| HARNESSED | 50 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Took control of
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- seized
- usurped
- overtook
- commandeered
- bit off
- wrote
- wrote out
- wrote up
- beat
- bit in
- smote
- bit
Crossword Answer definitions
STEERED verb- To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
- To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
- To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.
- To direct a group of animals.
- To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.
- To direct a conversation.
- To conduct oneself; to take or pursue a course of action.
- To castrate (a male calf).
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result STEERED
- Guided
- Manned the helm
- Had the helm
- Took the tiller
- Took the wheel
- Was in the driver's seat
- Acted as coxswain, e.g.
- Directed
- Took the helm
- Drove