This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ A
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COLA as a word: A beverage or a drink made with kola nut flavoring, caramel and carbonated water; The kola plant, genus Cola, famous for its nut, or one of these nuts.
COLA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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