What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Winter quaffs" from December 6, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Winter quaffs”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

SPICEDALES

Letters10

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 6, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Winter quaffs” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 6, 2025 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Winter quaffs” clue?+

The answer is SPICEDALES (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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