Crossword clue
“Rich cake whose name comes from German”
This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TORTELetters5
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Rich cake whose name comes from German” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 13, 2026 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Rich cake whose name comes from German” clue?+
The answer is TORTE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 13, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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