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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 |
| 2% | TRAP Mouth, in slang | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jul 11, 2026 |
| 2% | SMEARED Bad-mouthed | (7) | New York Times | Jul 10, 2026 |
| 2% | LOCAL Pub's reason for a bit of numbness? (5) | (5) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jul 9, 2026 |
| 2% | ALES Beerlike beverages | (4) | Newsday | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 2% | REFRESHMENT Beverage (11) | (11) | Puzzler | Jul 4, 2026 |
| 2% | AGAPE Open-mouthed | (5) | Universal | Jul 4, 2026 |
| 2% | SNAILMAIL Traditional post | (9) | The Times Concise | Jun 29, 2026 |
| 2% | SODA Fizzy beverage | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jun 28, 2026 |
| 2% | NECTAR Divine beverage | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jun 27, 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.