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NYT Daily • August 7, 2025

Drink that might turn your tongue blue

Answer:

ICEE

Hint:

"Here’s a helpful hint for your crossword clue: "Frozen treat often found at convenience stores" This hint points toward the general category of the answer (a frozen drink) and its common location, making it easier than the original clue while still requiring the solver to connect the dots.

Explanation:

The clue "Drink that might turn your tongue blue" leads to the answer "ICEE" through a combination of literal meaning and a playful reference to a well-known characteristic of the beverage. 1. Literal Meaning: An ICEE is a popular frozen slushie drink, often brightly colored and sold in convenience stores or movie theaters. 2.

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