Traditional Polynesian beverage that numbs the mouth Crossword Clue

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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:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
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% SODAPOP Bubbly beverage (7) Thomas Joseph Sep 27, 2025
2% SAMOA Polynesian country (5) Universal Sep 21, 2025
2% CUD Meadow mouthful (3) LA Times Daily Sep 21, 2025
2% MOANA Disney Polynesian girl (5) Newsday Sep 19, 2025
2% LEI Polynesian garland (3) USA Today Sep 17, 2025
2% HARMONICA Mouth organ (9) Eugene Sheffer Sep 15, 2025
2% UBA By mouth (3) USA Today Quick Sep 12, 2025
2% ORAL By mouth (4) USA Today Quick Sep 12, 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.