“Sweet Japanese rice cake that may be filled with ice cream” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MOCHI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sweet Japanese rice cake that may be filled with ice cream”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 24, 2026, where it runs at 37 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.