This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (27 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
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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