Crossword clue

“Beer alternative to a 38-Down”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LAGER
Letters5
Starts withL
Ends withR
Vowels2

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The clue “Beer alternative to a 38-Down” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 13, 2025 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with R.

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What is the answer to the “Beer alternative to a 38-Down” clue?+

The answer is LAGER (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 13, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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