What takes a licking and keeps on sticking? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STAMP What takes a licking and keeps on sticking? (5) New York Times Aug 27, 2021
8% TASTES Takes a lick of (6) USA Today Jan 1, 2026
6% GLUE Stick (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 3, 2026
6% ADHERE Stick (6) The Telegraph Quick Feb 2, 2026
6% AMICABLE Does the author have what it takes to keep clubs friendly? (8) The Times Cryptic Jan 21, 2026
6% TOOTSIEPOP Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad (10) Universal Jan 17, 2026
6% TIMEX It takes a licking and keeps on ticking (5)
6% POPSICLE It's licked on a stick (8)
6% SEALS Licks and sticks (5)
5% STEADICAM What might keep a music video from rocking? (9) Wall Street Journal Feb 4, 2026

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