Retake is a term that can be used in various contexts. In the context of a crossword puzzle, it can be defined as regaining, recapturing, or retrieving something. The term can be broken down into three words: REGAIN (6 letters), RECAPTURE (9 letters), and RETRIEVE (8 letters). Each of these words has a slightly different meaning, but all three are related to the idea of taking something back. REGAIN implies taking something back that was previously lost or taken away, while RECAPTURE implies taking something back that was previously held or owned. RETRIEVE implies taking something back that was previously hidden or misplaced.