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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) | (6) | The Guardian Quick | Aug 15, 2026 |
| 3% | HULA Traditional Polynesian dance | (4) | USA Today | Jul 18, 2026 |
| 3% | SIP Small mouthful of a beverage (3) | (3) | Mirror Quick | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 2% | TIKI Polynesian carving | (4) | LA Times Daily | Aug 23, 2026 |
| 2% | DIEHARD Stubbornly traditional | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 23, 2026 |
| 2% | LIP Part of the mouth | (3) | The Times Concise | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 2% | ALES Pub beverages | (4) | Newsday | Aug 17, 2026 |
| 2% | TEAS Steeped beverages | (4) | Universal | Aug 15, 2026 |
| 2% | ADAGE Traditional maxim | (5) | Newsday | Aug 12, 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.