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Traditional Polynesian beverage that numbs the mouth Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Traditional Polynesian beverage that numbs the mouth last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is KAVAKAVA.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | KAVAKAVA Traditional Polynesian beverage that numbs the mouth | (8) | New York Times | Nov 5, 2022 |
| 3% | DEADEN Make numb | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Sep 3, 2025 |
| 2% | CUDS Cows' mouthfuls | (4) | Newsday | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 2% | SAMOA Polynesian nation | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 2% | GROG Bounty beverage | (4) | Newsday | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 2% | TEA Beverage | (3) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 2% | ADE Citric beverage | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 2% | GUM Part of the mouth | (3) | The Times Concise | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 2% | ICEES Slushy beverages | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 2% | POI Polynesian staple | (3) | New York Times | Oct 5, 2025 |
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KavaKava is a traditional Polynesian drink made from the roots of the kava plant. It's known for its numbing effect on the mouth due to its active compounds. In crossword puzzles, it's a unique and interesting answer that adds cultural flair.