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Pint in a pub, maybe NYT Crossword Clue

21A | 3 letters

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ALE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ALE is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Pint in a pub, maybe". The clue frames the answer through an example, so the entry may name a category, member, or related idea. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 21A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ALE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Example clue.
  • ALE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 21A.

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Hint

The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 3-letter answer that can satisfy the example.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Pint in a pub, maybe", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a example clue.

  • The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 3-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 21A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 21A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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