“Escape (The ___ Colada Song)” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for ""Escape (The ___ Colada Song)"" is PINA.
The clue refers to the popular 1979 song 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)' by Rupert Holmes. The phrase in parentheses is part of the song's title, where 'Piña' is short for 'Piña Colada,' a tropical cocktail mentioned in the lyrics.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 23, 2025.
Piña is short for Piña Colada, a cocktail made with rum, coconut cream or coconut milk, and pineapple juice.
"Escape (The ___ Colada Song)" (last Billboard #1 hit of the 1970s), ___ colada, Colada fruit
The answer to “”Escape (The ___ Colada Song)”” in the New York Times puzzle December 23 2025 is PINA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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