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.