What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Kool-Aid rival" from April 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Kool-Aid rival”

This clue appeared as 17-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

HIC

Letters3

Starts withH

Ends withC

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Kool-Aid rival” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 20, 2026 as 17-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with H and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Kool-Aid rival” clue?+

The answer is HIC (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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