What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Spirit for a spritz" from May 4, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Spirit for a spritz”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

APEROL

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withL

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 4, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Spirit for a spritz” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 4, 2025 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Spirit for a spritz” clue?+

The answer is APEROL (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 4, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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