Stumped on a Seat? Find the Answer to this Crossword Clue!

The crossword clue “Free, as a seat is UNTAKEN” suggests that the answer is a single word that describes a seat or space that is available for use. The word “untaken” implies that the seat has not yet been claimed by anyone, indicating that it is empty or unoccupied. Some possible answers that fit this description include “vacant,” “available,” “unclaimed,” “unoccupied,” “open,” or “unused.” The wordplay in the clue uses the idea of a free seat to suggest that the answer is a synonym for “free” in the sense of being unoccupied or available.