What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Indications of passing time" from May 16, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Indications of passing time”

This clue appeared as 30-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 16, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TICKS

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 16, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Indications of passing time” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 16, 2025 as 30-Down. 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.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Indications of passing time” clue?+

The answer is TICKS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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