“Gives a thumbs up” crossword clue
Answer
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K
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•••OKS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OKS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Gives a thumbs up”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 20, 2025, where it runs at 37 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 20, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 20, 2025 grid36AGo along with prevailing wisdom13 ltrs›42AAthletic gear that comes in pairs4 ltrs›49AManual for consistency in writing10 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Dec 7, 2025NYT Crossword85 Across•••OKSMar 11, 2025NYT Crossword17 Across••••••••VOTESYESJan 20, 2025NYT Crossword37 Down•••OKSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••OKS3 ltrs
••••••••VOTESYES8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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