This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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TIC as a word: (neurology) A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization; (intransitive) To exhibit a tic; to undergo a sudden, semi-voluntary muscle movement.
TIC has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 4, 2026.
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