Crossword clue
“Ticks off”
This clue appeared as 19-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
IRKSLetters4
Starts withI
Ends withS
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| MIFFS | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| IRKS | 4 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ticks off” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 20, 2026 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with S.
See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for August 20, 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 “Ticks off” clue?+
The answer is IRKS (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on August 20, 2026.
How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+
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