Crossword clue

“Shirley Temple or Nada Colada”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
MOCKTAIL
Letters8
Starts withM
Ends withL
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 1, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Shirley Temple or Nada Colada” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with M and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Shirley Temple or Nada Colada” clue?+

The answer is MOCKTAIL (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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