“Lock of hair” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TRESS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lock of hair”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 16, 2025, where it runs at 41 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 16, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 16, 2025 grid40AAtlantis and others8 ltrs›45ATempest in a teapot?18 ltrs›48AOh-so-precious4 ltrs›52ABody of water that was once the world's fourth-largest lake7 ltrs›58AReligious gymgoer on leg day?12 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 12, 2026NYT Crossword68 Across•••••TRESSFeb 16, 2025NYT Crossword41 Down•••••TRESSBack to the full Feb 16, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.