21 Across

NYT Daily • August 20, 2025

Like many a coffee order

Answer:

TOGO

Hint:

You might hear this phrase when someone’s grabbing their drink and rushing out the door.

Explanation:

This clue plays on how people often order coffee to take away instead of drinking it in the shop. "To go" is a common phrase for takeout orders, especially with coffee, and the answer shortens it to "TOGO" for the crossword. The spelling might look unusual, but it’s a standard crossword trick to drop spaces or adjust phrasing for the grid. Think of how you’d say it at a café—"I’ll have a latte to go"—and you’ve got it.

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