NYT Mini · 8-Across · 4 letters

7-Across competitor, in the soda aisle NYT Mini crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 30, 2026

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What to notice

Use the four-letter short brand name for Coca-Cola.

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Answer

COKE

How the trick resolves

COKE is the four-letter competitor to PEPSI at 7-Across. The soda-aisle setting makes the branded cola sense clear, not coke as fuel.

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The turn in the clue

The clue depends on 7-Across, and the retail setting disambiguates the answer as a soft-drink brand.

The answer in plain English

Coke is a common brand name for Coca-Cola, a carbonated cola drink.

Where this clue appeared

8-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 30, 2026.

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