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“Rum-soaked cake” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jul 26, 20251 Down4 letters
Answer
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••••BABA
4 letters · 1 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BABA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rum-soaked cake”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 26, 2025, where it runs at 1 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 26, 2025.

Crossing entries

Jul 26, 2025 grid
1APop singer Rexha4 ltrs›13ASautéing option with a high smoke point10 ltrs›17APoisonous plant rumored to have killed the emperor Augustus10 ltrs›19AStarting to move5 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 8, 2025NYT Crossword24 Across••••BABAJul 26, 2025NYT Crossword1 Down••••BABA

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