“Tried to identify, in a way, as a wrapped gift” crossword clue
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•••••SHOOK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHOOK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tried to identify, in a way, as a wrapped gift”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 23, 2025, where it runs at 4 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.
Crossing entries
Dec 23, 2025 grid1ALongtime CBS procedural with multiple spinoffs4 ltrs›14AAlternative to check or credit card4 ltrs›17AAppropriately named bus driver on "The Simpsons"4 ltrs›20AClassic Hanukkah treat13 ltrs›23ABrownish-yellow fabric5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 23, 20255AHighly capable5 ltrs›10ACtrl+S command4 ltrs›15ASecondary subject for a college student5 ltrs›16AShort video4 ltrs›18AAlternative to épée or foil, in British English5 ltrs›19ATokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature4 ltrs›24AInstitution of higher education, to a Brit3 ltrs›25ASleeper's breathing problem5 ltrs›
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