Crossword clue

“Light lager”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
PILSNER
Letters7
Starts withP
Ends withR
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 9, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Light lager” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 9, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Light lager” clue?+

The answer is PILSNER (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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