What is the answer to "__-tac-toe"?

The most common answer is TIC. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2023, and first appeared in 2008.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

__-tac-toe Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with __-tac-toe? This clue showed up in the October 21, 2025 LA Times puzzle. The answer has 3 letters.

__-tac-toe Crossword Answer

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__-tac-toe Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to "__-tac-toe" crossword clue?

The answer to the "__-tac-toe" crossword clue is TIC. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the LA Times puzzle.

Which crossword used "__-tac-toe" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the LA Times puzzle on October 21, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of TIC?

The word TIC means: a local and habitual twitching especially in the face. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "__-tac-toe".