“Ticks off” crossword clue
Answer
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••••IRKS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IRKS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ticks off”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 15, 2025, where it runs at 12 Down 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 15, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 15, 2025 grid9ADebt to equity, for example5 ltrs›16AOption on a popular car service5 ltrs›18A"Designing Women" co-star of 1980s-’90s TV10 ltrs›23AYahoo alternative3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 11, 2025NYT Crossword1 Down•••••MIFFSJul 15, 2025NYT Crossword12 Down••••IRKSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••IRKS4 ltrs
•••••MIFFS5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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