Crossword clue
“Mexican street food typically served with cheese, chili and lime”
This clue appeared as 65-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ELOTELetters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Mexican street food typically served with cheese, chili and lime” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 8, 2026 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Mexican street food typically served with cheese, chili and lime” clue?+
The answer is ELOTE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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