Drink that might be flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus oils

Archive answer — July 18, 2026

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This clue’s Saturday, July 18, 2026 appearance

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Across

17 clues
  1. 1It might be guarded by a soccer player?
  2. 5Three-time recognition for Lisa Leslie: abbr.
  3. 8Not spicy, maybe
  4. 9Drink that might be flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus oilsCOLA
  5. 11"I think I'm ___ something"
  6. 12Hallmark of a pen pal?
  7. 14"How interesting!"
  8. 15Saw, maybe
  9. 16<i>Ray Donovan</i> star Schreiber
  10. 18Person who enjoys telling stories?
  11. 19Most fit to give advice
  12. 22Sporting event that comes to a close tomorrow
  13. 24Fizzy drinks that might have cold-foam toppers
  14. 26Succeed
  15. 27Erstwhile "Divorce Capital of the World"
  16. 28Flower in the daisy family whose name means "star"
  17. 29Abbr. on a cornerstone

Down

16 clues
  1. 1High chair?
  2. 2Capital city where you might see a water-puppet show
  3. 3"That was entirely my screwup!"
  4. 4"What are you trying to tell me? That I can dodge bullets?" speaker
  5. 5Ran show
  6. 6Sheet music that includes parts for a singer and pianist
  7. 7"Time heals all wounds" and "Everything happens for a reason"
  8. 10What a line doesn't have
  9. 13Arcade game played with feet: abbr.
  10. 17It's all good!
  11. 20More covert
  12. 21People making <i>Post</i> marks?: abbr.
  13. 22The W column
  14. 23Cool off, maybe
  15. 24Org. that's always breaking deals?
  16. 25Roll around outside?

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. It might be guarded by a soccer player?

    Answer: SHIN

  2. 5. Three-time recognition for Lisa Leslie: abbr.

    Answer: MVP

  3. 8. Not spicy, maybe

    Answer: TAME

  4. 9. Drink that might be flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus oils

    Answer: COLA

  5. 11. "I think I'm ___ something"

    Answer: ONTO

  6. 12. Hallmark of a pen pal?

    Answer: ECARD

  7. 14. "How interesting!"

    Answer: OOH

  8. 15. Saw, maybe

    Answer: DATED

  9. 16. <i>Ray Donovan</i> star Schreiber

    Answer: LIEV

  10. 18. Person who enjoys telling stories?

    Answer: LIAR

  11. 19. Most fit to give advice

    Answer: WISEST

  12. 22. Sporting event that comes to a close tomorrow

    Answer: WORLDCUP

  13. 24. Fizzy drinks that might have cold-foam toppers

    Answer: DIRTYSODAS

  14. 26. Succeed

    Answer: ENSUE

  15. 27. Erstwhile "Divorce Capital of the World"

    Answer: RENO

  16. 28. Flower in the daisy family whose name means "star"

    Answer: ASTER

  17. 29. Abbr. on a cornerstone

    Answer: ESTD

Down

  1. 1. High chair?

    Answer: STOOL

  2. 2. Capital city where you might see a water-puppet show

    Answer: HANOI

  3. 3. "That was entirely my screwup!"

    Answer: IMTHEWORST

  4. 4. "What are you trying to tell me? That I can dodge bullets?" speaker

    Answer: NEO

  5. 5. Ran show

    Answer: MCED

  6. 6. Sheet music that includes parts for a singer and pianist

    Answer: VOCALSCORE

  7. 7. "Time heals all wounds" and "Everything happens for a reason"

    Answer: PLATITUDES

  8. 10. What a line doesn't have

    Answer: AREA

  9. 13. Arcade game played with feet: abbr.

    Answer: DDR

  10. 17. It's all good!

    Answer: VIRTUE

  11. 20. More covert

    Answer: SLYER

  12. 21. People making <i>Post</i> marks?: abbr.

    Answer: EDS

  13. 22. The W column

    Answer: WINS

  14. 23. Cool off, maybe

    Answer: PANT

  15. 24. Org. that's always breaking deals?

    Answer: DEA

  16. 25. Roll around outside?

    Answer: SOD

The answer to “Drink that might be flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus oils” in the The Atlantic Crossword is COLA — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 18, 2026 at 9-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Drink that might be flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus oils” answer

COLA(4 letters)

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Why does COLA fit?

COLA is the published 4-letter answer at 9-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Drink that might be flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus oils” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Drink that might be flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus oils”?

The answer is COLA.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: COLA.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for July 18, 2026 at 9-Across.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

Open the The Atlantic answers page for July 18, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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