Crispy treat during Hanukkah
Latest answer — September 03, 2026
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A LATKE is a crisp potato pancake traditionally eaten during Hanukkah. It is commonly fried until golden and served with applesauce or sour cream.
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The answer to “Crispy treat during Hanukkah” in the New York Times Mini crossword is LATKE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 3, 2026 at 1-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.
“Crispy treat during Hanukkah” answer
LATKE (5 letters)
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What does LATKE mean?
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(noun)
- (in Jewish cooking) a pancake, especially one made with grated potato
When else has “Crispy treat during Hanukkah” appeared?
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September 3, 2026 (most recent) → LATKE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Crispy treat during Hanukkah”?
The answer is LATKE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 3, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Crispy treat during Hanukkah”?
5 letters: LATKE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 3, 2026, at 1-Down.
Can “Crispy treat during Hanukkah” have a different answer?
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