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I believe the answer is:

tick

(Other definitions for tick that I've seen before include "Credit - bloodsucker" , "Clock's sound" , "Sound of an old watch" , "Parasitic insect or pillow casing" , "Not cross" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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