“Tickle” crossword clue
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•••••AMUSE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AMUSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tickle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 3, 2025, where it runs at 19 Across 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 3, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jun 3, 2025 grid9DIt may be left holding the bag6 ltrs›10DSite of an apocalyptic final battle in the Bible10 ltrs›11DBrownish shade5 ltrs›12DStubborn animals5 ltrs›13DPrognosticator4 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 20, 2026NYT Crossword3 Down•••••AMUSEAug 24, 2025NYT Crossword44 Across•••••••DELIGHTJun 3, 2025NYT Crossword19 Across•••••AMUSEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••AMUSE5 ltrs
•••••••DELIGHT7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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