What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Popular Japanese beer" from November 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Popular Japanese beer”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ASAHI

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withI

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 9, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Popular Japanese beer” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 9, 2025 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with I, 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 “Popular Japanese beer” clue?+

The answer is ASAHI (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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