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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025

One of the best coffee beverages ever?

Answer:

ALLTIMEAULAIT

Hint:

Think of a creamy coffee classic where "all time" meets a French twist in the name.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the phrase "all-time au lait," which sounds like "all-time all-latte" when spoken aloud. "Au lait" is French for "with milk," a common way to describe coffee, while "all-time" hints at something being the best ever. The answer combines these ideas into a punny twist, suggesting this coffee drink is the greatest ("all-time") latte ("au lait") you could have. It’s a clever mashup of wordplay and coffee culture.

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