Crossword clue
“Cocktails that might make for poor nightcaps”
This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 13, 2025. The answer has 13 letters.
Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
WHITERUSSIANSLetters13
Starts withW
Ends withS
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Cocktails that might make for poor nightcaps” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 13, 2025 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with W and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Cocktails that might make for poor nightcaps” clue?+
The answer is WHITERUSSIANS (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 13, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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