What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Apt rhyme for “clock”" from June 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Apt rhyme for “clock””

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

TOCK

Letters4

Starts withT

Ends withK

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Apt rhyme for “clock”” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 1, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Apt rhyme for “clock”” clue?+

The answer is TOCK (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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