What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Works on an ice cream cone" from April 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Works on an ice cream cone”

This clue appeared as 75-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LICKS

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 26, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Works on an ice cream cone” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 26, 2026 as 75-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Works on an ice cream cone” clue?+

The answer is LICKS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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