Crossword clue
“Flavor of some cough drops”
This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
LICORICELetters8
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Flavor of some cough drops” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 31, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with L and ends with E, 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 “Flavor of some cough drops” clue?+
The answer is LICORICE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 31, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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