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
2% CUSTOM Tradition (6) The Telegraph Quick Nov 25, 2025
2% SAMOAN Of a Polynesian island (6) Universal Nov 24, 2025
2% SOUR Mouth-puckering (4) New York Times Nov 23, 2025
2% ASPERSE Bad-mouth (7) Wall Street Journal Nov 22, 2025
2% KAVA Polynesian drink (4) Eugene Sheffer Nov 20, 2025
2% MALIGNS Bad-mouths (7) Thomas Joseph Nov 20, 2025
2% DRINKS Beverages (6) LA Times Daily Nov 17, 2025
2% AN By mouth (2) USA Today Quick Nov 16, 2025
2% ORAL By mouth (4) USA Today Quick Nov 16, 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.