This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ S
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COLAS 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.
COLAS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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