NYT Dictionary

TICKTOCK

/ˈtɪk.ˌtɑk/
InterjectionVerbNounTICK-tocktick-tock · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Alternative form of tick-tock.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tocktacttictactickticktackbeatdrumpalpitatepantpulsatepulse

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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