What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Hot, chocolaty drink" from July 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Hot, chocolaty drink”

This clue appeared as 49-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

COCOA

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Hot, chocolaty drink” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 18, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with A, 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 “Hot, chocolaty drink” clue?+

The answer is COCOA (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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