NYT Daily ? September 17, 2025
Brand whose name is derived from the French phrase "sans caféine"
Answer:
SANKA
Hint:
This decaffeinated coffee brand was introduced in the early 1900s and shares its name with a shortened version of a French term meaning "without caffeine."
Explanation:
The clue points to a coffee brand named Sanka, which comes directly from the French phrase "sans caféine"—meaning "without caffeine." Since Sanka is a well-known decaffeinated coffee, the name is a shortened, brand-friendly version of that phrase. The wordplay is straightforward: the French origin hints at the answer while keeping it simple for solvers familiar with the product.
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General solving tip
Location/language tags (in Paris, in México, in Roma) often want an answer in that language. Try the basic word in French/Spanish/Italian, confirmed by crosses.
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