LA Times Crossword · 11-Across · 3 letters
Dim sum brew LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 27, 2026
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Use a three-letter East Asian term for tea.
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How the short form works
CHA fits because tea is the customary brewed drink served with dim sum, and cha supplies the three-letter term.
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The dim sum setting points to a non-English three-letter word for tea.
Expanded meaning
Cha is a word for tea in Chinese and several other languages.
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11-Across in LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 26, 2026.
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