Crossword clue

“Lock of hair”

This clue appeared as 68-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
TRESS
Letters5
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Lock of hair” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026 as 68-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for January 12, 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 “Lock of hair” clue?+

The answer is TRESS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 12, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for January 12, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.