Crossword clue

“Beverage that Ray Charles once touted as "The right one, baby"”

This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

DIETPEPSI

Letters9

Starts withD

Ends withI

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 22, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Beverage that Ray Charles once touted as "The right one, baby"” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 22, 2025 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with D and ends with I, 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 “Beverage that Ray Charles once touted as "The right one, baby"” clue?+

The answer is DIETPEPSI (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 22, 2025.

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