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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TAKEON which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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verb

• take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

• take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

• accept as a challenge

• admit into a group or community

• contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

32%3Overreact to an accident, maybe
noun

• French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857)

verb

• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

32%3Overreact to spilt milk
noun

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

• a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

• a slogan used to rally support for a cause

• a fit of weeping

• the characteristic utterance of an animal

verb

• utter a sudden loud cry

• shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

• utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

• proclaim or announce in public

• demand immediate action

• utter a characteristic sound

• bring into a particular state by crying

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The Guardian Cryptic29 May 2006 Across 28
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