May 28, 2026 Daily / 27D / 10 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
National drink of Puerto Rico NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 10-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: National drink of Puerto Rico, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 10-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 27D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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PINACOLADA
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Why This Answer Fits
PINACOLADA is the 10-letter answer for the clue: National drink of Puerto Rico. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 27D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: PINACOLADA in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- PINACOLADA has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 27D.
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Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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