Like emails you can’t take back NYT crossword clue

The clue “Like emails you can’t take back” suggests a quality of communication that is permanent once sent, implying that the message cannot be undone or retracted after it’s been delivered.

The answer is **SENT**. When an email is “sent,” it’s out of your control and cannot be retrieved or unsent. This characteristic applies to many forms of communication, especially in the digital age, where once something is sent, it’s usually permanent.