Crossword clue

“Get the better of”

This clue appeared as 75-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
LICK
Letters4
Starts withL
Ends withK
Vowels1

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
OUTSMART81 of 2
LICK41 of 2

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About this clue

The clue “Get the better of” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 22, 2026 as 75-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with K.

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What is the answer to the “Get the better of” clue?+

The answer is LICK (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 22, 2026.

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