This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ K
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TOCK as a word: (used in conjunction with tick) A clicking sound similar to one made by the hands of a clock; To produce such a sound.
TOCK has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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