This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 3 squares
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About the answer
ICK as a word: (informal) A feeling of revulsion; (informal, uncountable) Something distasteful or physically unpleasant to touch.
ICK has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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