This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ A
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COCOA as a word: (uncountable) A hot drink made with milk, cocoa powder, and sugar; An unsweetened brown powder made from roasted, ground cocoa beans, used in making chocolate, and in cooking.
COCOA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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