Take the wrong way?
Archive answer — August 29, 2026
1 Down
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“ROB” is the published 3-letter fill for 1 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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The Atlantic Crossword
This clue’s Saturday, August 29, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 1. Like 2001: A Space Odyssey
Answer: RATEDG
- 7. Liquid in the story of Hanukkah
Answer: OIL
- 10. Baby-gear term trademarked by Gerber
Answer: ONESIE
- 11. Plan that requires a PCP
Answer: HMO
- 12. "Should've thought of that sooner"
Answer: BITLATENOW
- 14. Sneaked
Answer: SLUNK
- 15. Noncommittal answer?
Answer: TBA
- 18. Sentimental type
Answer: SOFTIE
- 19. Continue to party hard
Answer: RAGEON
- 21. Litter receptacle?
Answer: STY
- 22. It doesn't get any better than this?
Answer: IDEAL
- 23. Is unclear on social issues?
Answer: VAGUEPOSTS
- 29. Hadestown actor Briones
Answer: ISA
- 30. "Against all odds, here I am!"
Answer: MADEIT
- 31. Ancient Egyptian symbol of royalty
Answer: ASP
- 32. "Hard pass"
Answer: NODEAL
Down
- 1. Take the wrong way?
Answer: ROB
- 2. Righteous Babe Records founder DiFranco
Answer: ANI
- 3. Holiday with five-fruit trays
Answer: TET
- 4. Course that might teach idioms: abbr.
Answer: ESL
- 5. Bit of mayo?
Answer: DIA
- 6. Boards
Answer: GETSON
- 7. "Well, that's unfortunate"
Answer: OHNUTS
- 8. "You can count on me!"
Answer: IMONIT
- 9. Like a night in, maybe
Answer: LOWKEY
- 15. You-know-it-or-you-don't stuff
Answer: TRIVIA
- 16. Raising Kanan actor Joey
Answer: BADASS
- 17. Feature of a May-December romance
Answer: AGEGAP
- 18. Opposite of light
Answer: SOLEMN
- 20. Evian water?
Answer: EAU
- 24. Kung ___ chicken
Answer: PAO
- 25. Uneven
Answer: ODD
- 26. "What did I tell you?"
Answer: SEE
- 27. Lilo & Stich voice actor Carrere
Answer: TIA
- 28. City where 7Up was invented: abbr.
Answer: STL
The answer to “Take the wrong way?” in the The Atlantic Crossword is ROB — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 29, 2026 at 1-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Take the wrong way?” answer
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Why does ROB fit?
ROB is the published 3-letter answer at 1-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Take the wrong way?” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Take the wrong way?”?
The answer is ROB.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: ROB.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for August 29, 2026 at 1-Down.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the The Atlantic answers page for August 29, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.