Crossword clue

“Oolong or lapsang souchong”

This clue appeared as 42-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
CHINESETEA
Letters10
Starts withC
Ends withA
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 5, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Oolong or lapsang souchong” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 5, 2025 as 42-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with C 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 “Oolong or lapsang souchong” clue?+

The answer is CHINESETEA (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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