___ de leche (Latin American confection)

The answer to “___ de leche (Latin American confection)” in the New York Times Midi crossword is DULCE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 29, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 11-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“___ de leche (Latin American confection)” answer

DULCE (5 letters)

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is DULCE.

Why the answer is DULCE

A sweet treat with a caramelized vibe from Latin America 🍮

When else has “___ de leche (Latin American confection)” appeared?

New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

July 29, 2026 (most recent) → DULCE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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