a la __ (topped with ice cream) (4)

I believe the answer is:

(Other definitions for mode that I've seen before include "Manner, style" , "Custom" , "Style; statistical value" , "Fashion - look" , "Way of operation" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and The Mirror.

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