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NYT Daily ? September 26, 2025

Drinks made with cardamom

Answer:

CHAIS

Hint:

Think of warm, spiced beverages often enjoyed in South Asia, where black tea is simmered with aromatic pods and sweetened with milk.

Explanation:

"Chais" are spiced teas popular in South Asia, often flavored with cardamom along with other spices like cinnamon or ginger. The clue points directly to these drinks since cardamom is a signature ingredient in traditional chai recipes. The answer is plural ("chais") to match the plural clue "drinks," keeping the grammar consistent. No wordplay here—just a straightforward cultural reference to a well-known beverage.

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