Treats, as a sprained ankle

Latest answer — August 09, 2026

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ICES is the verb meaning treats with ice, as one might do for a sprained ankle. The plural-looking ending reflects the clue’s third-person singular verb sense: “treats.”

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Definition
An ice pack being applied to an ankle

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  1. 1Utters
  2. 5Treats, as a sprained ankle
  3. 9Wilson of "Wedding Crashers"
  4. 10Anxiety about skipping a party, for short
  5. 11Pumpkin carving season
  6. 12"___ a Fun Age" (2019 best-selling book)
  7. 13Up to, informally
  8. 14Keanu Reeves's role in "The Matrix"
  9. 15How herbs and spices may be added, in a recipe
  10. 19Modern rock band fronted by Jeff Tweedy
  11. 20Regional qualifying tournament ... or a hint to the furniture seen twice in this puzzle?
  12. 24Track shape
  13. 25Italian city with an attraction tilted like this clue's letters
  14. 26Term of endearment akin to "sweetie"
  15. 27Digital marketplace for crafters

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  1. 1Word before launch or taco
  2. 2Look forward to
  3. 3Part of a pickup line in New York?
  4. 4The letters missing from comedy actor "Adam _a_d_er," fittingly
  5. 5Hypotheticals
  6. 6"For sure!"
  7. 7Awards show host
  8. 8Manhattan neighborhood near Greenwich Village
  9. 16This puzzle's is "Take the L"
  10. 17Boxer Muhammad
  11. 18Listerine rival
  12. 20Weep
  13. 21Actress Longoria
  14. 22Pompous sort
  15. 23Set (down)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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  1. 1. Utters — Answer: SAYS. Hint: Speaks words aloud, perhaps to share an opinion. 🗣️
  2. 5. Treats, as a sprained ankle — Answer: ICES. Hint: Uses cold therapy to help reduce swelling 🧊
  3. 9. Wilson of "Wedding Crashers" — Answer: OWEN. Hint: This actor shares his first name with a famously adventurous sheepdog. 🐕
  4. 10. Anxiety about skipping a party, for short — Answer: FOMO. Hint: That uneasy feeling you might be missing out on the fun, abbreviated, is the key. 😬
  5. 11. Pumpkin carving season — Answer: FALL. Hint: Think of the season when jack-o’-lanterns take center stage 🎃
  6. 12. "___ a Fun Age" (2019 best-selling book) — Answer: SUCH. Hint: Complete the title of Kiley Reid’s bestselling novel about race, privilege, and an unexpected babysitting incident. 📚
  7. 13. Up to, informally — Answer: TIL. Hint: Think of the breezy shorthand you might use when describing a deadline. ⏳
  8. 14. Keanu Reeves's role in "The Matrix" — Answer: NEO. Hint: This hacker discovers that reality is far stranger than it seems. 🕶️
  9. 15. How herbs and spices may be added, in a recipe — Answer: TOTASTE. Hint: Season the dish according to your preference, letting your palate be the guide. 👅
  10. 19. Modern rock band fronted by Jeff Tweedy — Answer: WILCO. Hint: Think of the Chicago-rooted alt-rock group led by Jeff Tweedy. 🎸
  11. 20. Regional qualifying tournament ... or a hint to the furniture seen twice in this puzzle? — Answer: SECTIONAL. Hint: Think of an area-based playoff event and a sofa assembled from several matching pieces. 🛋️
  12. 24. Track shape — Answer: OVAL. Hint: Think of the rounded shape you might see on a running track. 🏃
  13. 25. Italian city with an attraction tilted like this clue's letters — Answer: PISA. Hint: Think of the Italian city famous for its famously leaning tower. 🏛️
  14. 26. Term of endearment akin to "sweetie" — Answer: BABE. Hint: A casual affectionate nickname for someone you adore 💕
  15. 27. Digital marketplace for crafters — Answer: ETSY. Hint: Think of the online marketplace where handmade goods and vintage finds meet. 🧶

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  1. 1. Word before launch or taco — Answer: SOFT. Hint: Think of an adjective that can describe both a low-key debut and a tender tortilla meal 🌮
  2. 2. Look forward to — Answer: AWAIT. Hint: Think of anticipating something that hasn’t happened yet. ⏳
  3. 3. Part of a pickup line in New York? — Answer: YELLOWCAB. Hint: In the Big Apple, this kind of pickup is more likely to be hailed than flirted with. 🚕
  4. 4. The letters missing from comedy actor "Adam _a_d_er," fittingly — Answer: SNL. Hint: Think of the initials for the sketch-comedy show where this actor got his big break. 📺
  5. 5. Hypotheticals — Answer: IFS. Hint: Consider conditions that might change the outcome! 🤔
  6. 6. "For sure!" — Answer: COUNTONIT. Hint: A confident way to say you wholeheartedly agree. 👍
  7. 7. Awards show host — Answer: EMCEE. Hint: Think of the person who guides the ceremony and keeps the awards show moving along 🎤
  8. 8. Manhattan neighborhood near Greenwich Village — Answer: SOHO. Hint: Think of the artsy Manhattan district known for cast-iron buildings and trendy boutiques. 🏙️
  9. 16. This puzzle's is "Take the L" — Answer: TITLE. Hint: The phrase is a cheeky instruction to identify what this puzzle is called. 🧩
  10. 17. Boxer Muhammad — Answer: ALI. Hint: Think of the legendary heavyweight who famously called himself “The Greatest.” 🥊
  11. 18. Listerine rival — Answer: SCOPE. Hint: This refreshing mouthwash brand competes with Listerine for a place beside your sink. 🦷
  12. 20. Weep — Answer: SOB. Hint: Let the tears flow with this emotional verb. 😢
  13. 21. Actress Longoria — Answer: EVA. Hint: This actress is known for her role in a popular TV show about a quiet suburban life. 🎬
  14. 22. Pompous sort — Answer: ASS. Hint: Think of a self-important person who takes themselves far too seriously. 🎩
  15. 23. Set (down) — Answer: LAY. Hint: Think of what you do when putting something onto a surface. 🫳

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The answer to “Treats, as a sprained ankle” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ICES — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 9, 2026 at 5-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Treats, as a sprained ankle” answer

ICES (4 letters)

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What is the answer to “Treats, as a sprained ankle”?

The answer is ICES, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Treats, as a sprained ankle”?

4 letters: ICES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 9, 2026, at 5-Across.

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