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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 Numb | (6) | Commuter | Dec 15, 2025 |
| 3% | DEADENS Makes numb | (7) | Commuter | Dec 6, 2025 |
| 3% | FREEZE Chill or numb | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | Dec 5, 2025 |
| 2% | PURIST Stickler for tradition | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | Jan 30, 2026 |
| 2% | LORES Oral traditions | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 2% | SAMBA *Polynesian country | (5) | Universal | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 2% | ROTE Mind-numbing learning process | (4) | Universal | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 2% | LEIS Polynesian garlands | (4) | Universal | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 2% | ADE Beverage suffix | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 15, 2026 |
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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.