Crossword answer
LICKS
5 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen New York Times, April 26, 2026
Letter pattern
LICKS
Clues that lead to LICKS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Works on an ice cream cone5New York TimesApr 26, 2026
Passes one's tongue over5Evening StandardJan 28, 2025
Vanilla Ice samples guitar parts5The IndependentSep 21, 2024
Best bit of sax in jazz musician's phrases?5The IndependentApr 16, 2024
Short musical phrases (Informal)5The IndependentJan 15, 2024
Defeats in slick style5Evening StandardNov 1, 2021
About LICKS in crosswords
LICKS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Works on an ice cream cone” in the New York Times crossword on April 26, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
PEARLOyster's gem
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
OBOESClarinet cousins
PISTESki-slope
CAMEOBrooch, role or ware (5)
AERIEHome for an eagle
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
IDSAY"My guess is ..."
AIMATPoint towards
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
HOSEDSwindled
Every appearance of LICKS (7)
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Apr 26, 2026
Works on an ice cream cone · New York Times · 75 Across
Jan 28, 2025
Passes one's tongue over · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Sep 21, 2024
Vanilla Ice samples guitar parts · The Independent · 23 Down
Apr 16, 2024
Best bit of sax in jazz musician's phrases? · The Independent · 6 Down
Jan 15, 2024
Short musical phrases (Informal) · The Independent · 3 Across
Nov 1, 2021
Defeats in slick style · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Oct 18, 2018
Passes one's tongue over · Evening Standard · 30 Down