Crossword clue
“Jerk”
This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 6 times
TICLetters3
Starts withT
Ends withC
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| ASS | 3 | 4 of 6 |
| YANK | 4 | 1 of 6 |
| TIC | 3 | 1 of 6 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Jerk” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 27, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with C.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for February 27, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Jerk” clue?+
The answer is TIC (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 27, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 6 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 27, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for February 27, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.