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Crispy treat during Hanukkah NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 3, 2026
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Name the five-letter fried potato pancake associated with the holiday.
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Why this is the right reference
LATKE is the five-letter crispy Hanukkah food described by the clue. Frying in oil connects the dish with the holiday's oil tradition.
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The holiday and texture identify a specific traditional fried food.
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A latke is a fried potato pancake traditionally eaten during Hanukkah.
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1-Down in NYT Mini puzzle for September 3, 2026.
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