Crossword clue
“Gimmicky routines”
This clue appeared as 45-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SHTICKSLetters7
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
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The clue “Gimmicky routines” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 25, 2026 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Gimmicky routines” clue?+
The answer is SHTICKS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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