This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ALE as a word: A beer produced by so-called warm fermentation and not pressurized; A festival in English country places, so called from the liquor drunk.
ALE has been an answer 21 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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