Pirate's choice of drink — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the January 29 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
RUM
3 letters
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___ and Coke (popular drink choice)
RUM
3
Pina colada ingredient
RUM
3
___ and Coke (cocktail)
RUM
3
Pirate's alcohol of choice
RUM
3
Pina colada liquor
RUM
3
___ and raisin cake
RUM
3
___ and Coke (bar combo)
RUM
3
Daiquiri base
RUM
3
Liquor in Christmas cakes, perhaps
RUM
3
Pina colada ingredient
RUM
3
Red ___, steeplechase champion of the Grand National who shares his name with a pirate's favorite liquor
RUM
3
___ and coke (cocktail)
RUM
3
Airport screening organization: Abbr.
TSA
3
Morning hours: Abbr.
AMS
3
"Where there's a will, there's a ___"
WAY
3
College faculty head
DEAN
4
Travel aimlessly
ROAM
4
"How was ___ know?": 2 wds.
ITO
3
Pressed the doorbell, say
RANG
4
RC ___ (soft drink brand)
COLA
4
Beverage made with beaten eggs during the holiday season
NOG
3
Senior figure in a family or tribe
ELDER
5
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