This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026 (27 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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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