“Puts the finishing touches on, in a way” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ICES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Puts the finishing touches on, in a way”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 15, 2026, where it runs at 27 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.