Take control of the wheel — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the August 9 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
STEER
5 letters
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Turn the wheel while driving
STEER
5
Be in the driver's seat, say
STEER
5
___ clear of (avoid)
STEER
5
Take the wheel
STEER
5
Direct, as a car
STEER
5
Take the wheel
STEER
5
Direct, as a ship
STEER
5
Direct, as a car
STEER
5
Turn the wheel while driving, say
STEER
5
___ clear of (avoid something unpleasant)
STEER
5
___ clear of (avoid)
STEER
5
Take the wheel
STEER
5
Thanksgiving desserts with a crust
PIES
4
Groan's partner
MOAN
4
Pacino and Capone, for two
ALS
3
"___ No Sunshine" (Bill Withers song)
AINT
4
"Do ___ others as you would ..." (Golden Rule)
UNTO
4
___ Fighters, "Times Like These" band
FOO
3
Keep your eyes ___ open (stay alert)
WIDE
4
Enjoy the library
READ
4
___-com ("50 First Dates" genre)
ROM
3
Psychic's mind-reading skill: Abbr.
ESP
3
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