“Treats, in a way, as a swelling” 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 “Treats, in a way, as a swelling”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 28, 2026, where it runs at 60 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.