This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (5 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 10, 2025 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, March 17, 2026, 5 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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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.
NYT Crossword, November 10, 2025, 15 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ A
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SODA as a word: (chiefly US, Philippines, uncountable) Any carbonated (usually sweet) soft drink; (chiefly US, countable) A glass, bottle or can of this drink.
SODA has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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