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Chocolaty coffee drink

Archive answer — August 14, 2026

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“MOCHA” is the published 5-letter fill for 1 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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NYT Mini Crossword

This clue’s Friday, August 14, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Unruly crowds
  2. 5What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for
  3. 6This, at the beach
  4. 7This, at the beach
  5. 8This, at the beach

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Chocolaty coffee drinkMOCHA
  2. 2Pull a fast ___ (trick)
  3. 3"Black" facial feature for pirate Edward Teach
  4. 4"Auld Lang ___"
  5. 5Growth at the base of a tree

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Across

  1. 1. Unruly crowds

    Answer: MOBS

  2. 5. What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for

    Answer: MONEY

  3. 6. This, at the beach

    Answer: OCEAN

Down

  1. 1. Chocolaty coffee drink

    Answer: MOCHA

  2. 2. Pull a fast ___ (trick)

    Answer: ONEON

  3. 3. "Black" facial feature for pirate Edward Teach

    Answer: BEARD

  4. 4. "Auld Lang ___"

    Answer: SYNE

  5. 5. Growth at the base of a tree

    Answer: MOSS

The answer to “Chocolaty coffee drink” in the NYT Mini Crossword is MOCHA — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 14, 2026 at 1-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Chocolaty coffee drink” answer

MOCHA(5 letters)

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Why does MOCHA fit?

MOCHA is the published 5-letter answer at 1-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Chocolaty coffee drink” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Chocolaty coffee drink”?

The answer is MOCHA.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: MOCHA.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the NYT Mini Crossword for August 14, 2026 at 1-Down.

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?

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