“Restaurant request on a hot day” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ICEWATER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Restaurant request on a hot day”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 7, 2025, where it runs at 40 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 7, 2025 grid39ARust-causing agent7 ltrs›44AHot drink enjoyed by a campfire, perhaps5 ltrs›45ALong-running student quiz show11 ltrs›51AAmaze3 ltrs›53AJapanese buckwheat noodles4 ltrs›58ANot yet decided ... or an "artful" description for the last words of 17-, 27- and 45-Across?15 ltrs›64AAquafina competitor5 ltrs›67ATakes a breather5 ltrs›
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Jul 7, 20251AHighly successful, on Broadway5 ltrs›6ARedding who sang "The Dock of the Bay"4 ltrs›10AOpposite of right4 ltrs›14A___ Copland, the so-called "Dean of American Composers"5 ltrs›15AHalloween cover-up4 ltrs›16ASpanish "other"4 ltrs›17APlayer facing the leadoff batter15 ltrs›20ALike a wallflower3 ltrs›
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