Crossword clue

“Tavern”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
BAR
Letters3
Starts withB
Ends withR
Vowels1

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
BAR31 of 2
INN31 of 2

Where this clue has appeared

About this clue

The clue “Tavern” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 21, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with B and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tavern” clue?+

The answer is BAR (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 21, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for October 21, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.