Crossword clue
“Parlor treat typically served with the first five letters of its name”
This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.
Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
STRAWBERRYSHAKELetters15
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Parlor treat typically served with the first five letters of its name” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 9, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Parlor treat typically served with the first five letters of its name” clue?+
The answer is STRAWBERRYSHAKE (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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