Crossword clue
“___ cake”
This clue appeared as 85-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
LAVALetters4
Starts withL
Ends withA
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “___ cake” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 85-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with A.
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What is the answer to the “___ cake” clue?+
The answer is LAVA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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