What is the answer to "Tried to identify, in a way, as a wrapped gift" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Tried to identify, in a way, as a wrapped gift" is SHOOK (5 letters).

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Tried to identify, in a way, as a wrapped gift NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the December 23, 2025 puzzle

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Answer

SHOOK

5 letters · Down · last seen December 23, 2025