This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026 (3 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 (42 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
NYT Crossword, August 3, 2026, 3 Down
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.
NYT Crossword, May 25, 2026, 42 Down
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.
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