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The Clue
One way to be taken (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ABACK
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Notes
The answer ABACK is uncommon, appearing about once every 525 puzzles.
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Definition
ABACK as an adverb:
1. having the wind against the forward side of the sails; "the ship came up into the wind with all yards aback"
2. by surprise; "taken aback by the caustic remarks"