Treats, in a way, as a swelling Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Treats, in a way, as a swelling” from the New York Times crossword of June 28, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JUNE 28, 2026
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ICES is the answer to “Treats, in a way, as a swelling”. It means to cover with frozen water.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To cover with frozen water.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: CISE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Finishes off”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Treats, in a way, as a swelling”?
ICES, 4 letters: to cover with frozen water.
When was “Treats, in a way, as a swelling” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of June 28, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with I.