Coffee supplement ... or a '60s rock band

Latest answer — October 09, 2026

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The British rock trio Cream, featuring Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker.

Clue explained

Cream is the dairy often added to coffee, and it’s also the name of a British rock trio active from 1966 to 1968. The group brought together guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce, and drummer Ginger Baker, each already an accomplished musician. Their blues-inflected, psychedelic sound helped make them one of rock’s early supergroups. “Sunshine of Your Love,” with its instantly recognizable guitar riff, became one of their signature songs.

Clue type:
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Across

  1. 1"Abbott Elementary" network
  2. 4Coffee supplement ... or a '60s rock band
  3. 7Valentine's Day symbol ... or a '70s-'80s rock band
  4. 8Desert watering hole ... or a '90s-'00s rock band
  5. 9Glorifying poem

Down

  1. 1Sound preceding "Gesundheit!"
  2. 2Basis for croutons
  3. 3Stop
  4. 5Name found in "nefarious"
  5. 6Denali and Whitney: Abbr.

The answer to “Coffee supplement ... or a '60s rock band” in the New York Times Mini crossword is CREAM — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 9, 2026 at 4-Across. 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.

“Coffee supplement ... or a '60s rock band” answer

CREAM (5 letters)

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What does CREAM mean?

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(noun)

  • the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid which rises to the top when milk is left to stand and which can be eaten as an accompaniment to desserts or used as a cooking ingredient
  • a thick liquid or semi-solid cosmetic or medical preparation applied to the skin
  • the very best of a group of people or things

When else has “Coffee supplement ... or a '60s rock band” appeared?

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October 9, 2026 (most recent) → CREAM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Coffee supplement ... or a '60s rock band”?

The answer is CREAM, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Coffee supplement ... or a '60s rock band”?

5 letters: CREAM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 9, 2026, at 4-Across.

Can “Coffee supplement ... or a '60s rock band” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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