This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 2026 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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I _ _
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ICK as a word: (informal) A feeling of revulsion; (informal, uncountable) Something distasteful or physically unpleasant to touch.
ICK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 6, 2026.
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