Crossword clue

“With 16-Across, beverage sold in pastel-colored cans”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

ARIZONA

Letters7

Starts withA

Ends withA

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 5, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “With 16-Across, beverage sold in pastel-colored cans” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 5, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “With 16-Across, beverage sold in pastel-colored cans” clue?+

The answer is ARIZONA (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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