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The Clue

Ticks, say: Abbr. (4 letter answer)

The Answer

SECS

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Notes

The answer SECS is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.

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Definition

SEC as a noun:

1. (second, sec, s) = 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
2. (secant, sec) = ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle
3. (Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC) = an independent federal agency that oversees the exchange of securities to protect investors