Crossword clue

“Chinese brew”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
OOLONGTEA
Letters9
Starts withO
Ends withA
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 28, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Chinese brew” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 28, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with O and ends with A, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Chinese brew” clue?+

The answer is OOLONGTEA (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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