Crossword clue
“Exam marks”
This clue appeared as 73-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TICKSLetters5
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Exam marks” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 25, 2026 as 73-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 “Exam marks” clue?+
The answer is TICKS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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