Like draft beer

Latest answer — August 30, 2026

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Draft beer is ON TAP, meaning it is dispensed from a keg through a tap. The answer is the phrase written without its space for the grid.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom
A glass being filled with draft beer from a tap

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Across

  1. 1Draw of a dim sum cart
  2. 6Space balls?
  3. 10"Sesame Street" basics
  4. 14Zipper alternative
  5. 19Mushroom with a pitted cap
  6. 20Home of the Nazca Lines
  7. 21Coachella aesthetic
  8. 22Fit to eat, to Muslims
  9. 23Bonus for never giving up?
  10. 26__ acid
  11. 27Part of a play
  12. 28Fusses over, with "on"
  13. 29Some contract negotiators
  14. 30Nursery arrival
  15. 33Win the heart of
  16. 35Flight board stats
  17. 37Quick meeting?
  18. 38Actor Simu
  19. 39Big spender?
  20. 42Recliner part
  21. 44Ibiza, por ejemplo
  22. 45Like draft beer
  23. 47Totally stoked
  24. 48UFO engineers
  25. 50Blue-roofed breakfast chain
  26. 53Symbol of resistance
  27. 56Tick away
  28. 58Device that might buzz during a night out?
  29. 61Kitchen cover-ups
  30. 63Just slightly
  31. 65Disc golf obstacle
  32. 66Blueprint deet
  33. 67Spearheaded
  34. 68Actor Sheridan
  35. 70Cause for a blessing
  36. 72Key below ~
  37. 74Legal addendum?
  38. 75Think piece?
  39. 77"This Is Us" director Ken
  40. 79Trade show
  41. 81Spoiled
  42. 83Elaborately embroidered falsehoods?
  43. 86"Buck-a-shuck" delicacy
  44. 88"Tropic Thunder" actor Nick
  45. 89Gooey lump
  46. 90Sock end
  47. 91Dining hall offerings
  48. 94Swahili for "lion"
  49. 96Washington Spirit player Morgan
  50. 99Mollusk often pan-seared
  51. 101Green light for a lunar expedition?
  52. 105Baton Rouge sch.
  53. 106Hip-hop's Salt-N-__
  54. 109Loads and loads
  55. 110Mean
  56. 111Gave the once-over
  57. 112Virtual persona
  58. 114Nonglossy lipstick option
  59. 116Blissful spots
  60. 118Starbucks size
  61. 119People who pack picnic lunches?
  62. 124Fizzled out
  63. 125Slushy treat
  64. 126Singer India.__
  65. 127Vibe
  66. 128Great balls of fire
  67. 129Fuse together
  68. 130Give conditionally
  69. 131Canary feed

Down

  1. 1Electric violin hookup
  2. 2Orange sushi topping
  3. 3Hockey great Bobby
  4. 4Like a bad breakup
  5. 5Sir __ Guinness
  6. 6Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
  7. 7Double-check, in a way
  8. 8Garment once called a corselet-gorge
  9. 9Optical effects caused by ice crystals
  10. 10Help in a burglary
  11. 11Girl who lost her sheep
  12. 12Morally pure
  13. 13Vegan milk option
  14. 14Deep carpet
  15. 15Tells all
  16. 16Dress shape
  17. 17Trousers
  18. 18Wade clumsily
  19. 24Zigs or zags
  20. 25Color similar to salmon
  21. 29Org.
  22. 30Yawn-inducing
  23. 31Light as can be
  24. 32Special offers at a body shop?
  25. 34Nintendo virtual personae
  26. 36Bit of moisture
  27. 39Intellectual stickler
  28. 40Secular
  29. 41Great Plains people
  30. 43Settle elsewhere, casually
  31. 46Gathering for chile lovers?
  32. 49Nokcha or sencha
  33. 51__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
  34. 52Sculling tool
  35. 54Noisy migratory birds
  36. 55Curved
  37. 57Mil. mind game
  38. 58[Not my error]
  39. 59None of the above
  40. 60Smiles brightly
  41. 61Square up
  42. 62Pascal of "The Last of Us"
  43. 64Folk instrument
  44. 69Gracefully refined
  45. 71Clearasil rival
  46. 73Gotham City hero
  47. 76Power source for a warp drive in "Star Trek"
  48. 78Offline, online
  49. 80"Away from work" letters
  50. 82Casting need
  51. 84Promotional sample
  52. 85Lyft alternative
  53. 87"You got that right!"
  54. 90Take for a spin, perhaps
  55. 92Come up short
  56. 93Tater
  57. 95Hog with tusks
  58. 97Strike down, biblically
  59. 98Corundum, for one
  60. 100Hackathon participant
  61. 102Pulpy refuse
  62. 103Molar cover
  63. 104Enter via cracks
  64. 106Covers a lot of ground?
  65. 107Special occasion
  66. 108Bear in a bamboo forest
  67. 111Lauder of cosmetics
  68. 113Lends a hand
  69. 115Pranked with Charmin
  70. 117D.C. ballplayers
  71. 119"That's the guy!"
  72. 120Minecraft block
  73. 121Lowest sudoku number
  74. 122Casting need
  75. 123Soon-to-be alums

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Draw of a dim sum cart — Answer: AROMA. Hint: What wafts from a steaming cart can be especially enticing 👃
  2. 6. Space balls? — Answer: ORBS. Hint: Think of spherical objects floating through the cosmos 🌌
  3. 10. "Sesame Street" basics — Answer: ABCS. Hint: These are the first building blocks taught by the show’s letter-loving cast 🔤
  4. 14. Zipper alternative — Answer: SNAPS. Hint: These fasteners close with a satisfying little click 👕
  5. 19. Mushroom with a pitted cap — Answer: MOREL. Hint: This prized spring mushroom is known for its honeycomb-like cap 🍄
  6. 20. Home of the Nazca Lines — Answer: PERU. Hint: Look to the South American nation famous for these mysterious geoglyphs 🗺️
  7. 21. Coachella aesthetic — Answer: BOHO. Hint: Think free-spirited festival fashion with fringe, florals, and earthy flair 🌼
  8. 22. Fit to eat, to Muslims — Answer: HALAL. Hint: This dietary designation means permissible under Islamic law ☪️
  9. 23. Bonus for never giving up? — Answer: PERSEVERANCEPAY. Hint: A playful phrase for a reward earned through relentless persistence 🏆
  10. 26. __ acid — Answer: AMINO. Hint: This type of acid is essential for building blocks of proteins! 🧬
  11. 27. Part of a play — Answer: SCENE. Hint: Think of a distinct segment of a drama, often set in one place or time. 🎭
  12. 28. Fusses over, with "on" — Answer: DOTES. Hint: To lavish affectionate attention on someone is to do this 💕
  13. 29. Some contract negotiators — Answer: AGENTS. Hint: These representatives may bargain on behalf of performers or athletes 🤝
  14. 30. Nursery arrival — Answer: BABY. Hint: The newest little resident has just arrived 🍼
  15. 33. Win the heart of — Answer: ENAMOR. Hint: To captivate someone romantically is to do this 💘
  16. 35. Flight board stats — Answer: ETDS. Hint: These scheduled times tell when departures are expected 🛫
  17. 37. Quick meeting? — Answer: SESH. Hint: A brief informal get-together can be called this ⏱️
  18. 38. Actor Simu — Answer: LIU. Hint: He plays Shang-Chi and starred in Kim’s Convenience 🎬
  19. 39. Big spender? — Answer: PRODIGALPERSON. Hint: A lavishly generous character from a famous parable fits this playful description 💸
  20. 42. Recliner part — Answer: ARMREST. Hint: This padded side support gives your resting arm a place to land 🛋️
  21. 44. Ibiza, por ejemplo — Answer: ISLA. Hint: This Balearic destination is an island in Spanish 🏝️
  22. 45. Like draft beer — Answer: ONTAP. Hint: Beer served straight from the keg has this status 🍺
  23. 47. Totally stoked — Answer: HYPED. Hint: Excited and full of contagious energy is the feeling described here. 🤩
  24. 48. UFO engineers — Answer: ETS. Hint: These otherworldly technicians might tinker with flying saucers. 👽
  25. 50. Blue-roofed breakfast chain — Answer: IHOP. Hint: This restaurant chain is famous for pancakes beneath a distinctive blue roof. 🥞
  26. 53. Symbol of resistance — Answer: OMEGA. Hint: This Greek-letter symbol can represent electrical resistance. ⚡
  27. 56. Tick away — Answer: ELAPSE. Hint: Time does this as moments steadily pass. ⏳
  28. 58. Device that might buzz during a night out? — Answer: SOCIALBEEPER. Hint: A playful gadget for alerts from your nightlife network. 📳
  29. 61. Kitchen cover-ups — Answer: APRONS. Hint: They protect clothes from spills while cooking. 👩‍🍳
  30. 63. Just slightly — Answer: ABIT. Hint: Sometimes, less is more, especially when it comes to quantity! 😉
  31. 65. Disc golf obstacle — Answer: TREE. Hint: This natural target blocker can send a flying disc ricocheting away. 🌳
  32. 66. Blueprint deet — Answer: SPEC. Hint: A plan may include this abbreviated requirement or detail. 📐
  33. 67. Spearheaded — Answer: LED. Hint: This means took charge or guided the effort. 🏁
  34. 68. Actor Sheridan — Answer: TYE. Hint: This actor appeared in Ready Player One and Mud. 🎬
  35. 70. Cause for a blessing — Answer: ACHOO. Hint: A sneeze can prompt someone to say, “Bless you.” 🤧
  36. 72. Key below ~ — Answer: TAB. Hint: On many keyboards, this key sits just below the tilde key. ⌨️
  37. 74. Legal addendum? — Answer: ESE. Hint: This term often refers to an expression or phrase added at the end of a statement! 📜
  38. 75. Think piece? — Answer: IDEA. Hint: A thought can be the seed of a clever notion. 💡
  39. 77. "This Is Us" director Ken — Answer: OLIN. Hint: He directed episodes of This Is Us and starred in several films. 🎥
  40. 79. Trade show — Answer: EXPO. Hint: This event often showcases innovations and attractions from around the world! 🌍
  41. 81. Spoiled — Answer: MARRED. Hint: Damaged or ruined beyond its original condition fits this description. 🥀
  42. 83. Elaborately embroidered falsehoods? — Answer: GRANDPERJURY. Hint: These fanciful fabrications sound like courtroom lies dressed in finery. ⚖️
  43. 86. "Buck-a-shuck" delicacy — Answer: OYSTER. Hint: This bivalve is often enjoyed raw with a squeeze of lemon. 🦪
  44. 88. "Tropic Thunder" actor Nick — Answer: NOLTE. Hint: He starred in The Prince of Tides and Affliction. 🎬
  45. 89. Gooey lump — Answer: GLOB. Hint: A sticky, shapeless mass of goo fits this description. 🫠
  46. 90. Sock end — Answer: TOE. Hint: It is the part that wiggles inside the sock. 🧦
  47. 91. Dining hall offerings — Answer: MEALS. Hint: They are what students line up to eat. 🍽️
  48. 94. Swahili for "lion" — Answer: SIMBA. Hint: Disney fans may recognize this regal Swahili word. 🦁
  49. 96. Washington Spirit player Morgan — Answer: ESME. Hint: Supply the first name of this soccer player. ⚽
  50. 99. Mollusk often pan-seared — Answer: SCALLOP. Hint: This shellfish develops a golden crust in a hot skillet. 🐚
  51. 101. Green light for a lunar expedition? — Answer: MOONPERMISSION. Hint: Think of a playful phrase granting approval for a trip beyond Earth. 🌙
  52. 105. Baton Rouge sch. — Answer: LSU. Hint: Think of the prominent university whose Tigers call Louisiana’s capital home. 🐯
  53. 106. Hip-hop's Salt-N-__ — Answer: PEPA. Hint: Complete the name of the famous female rap duo. 🎤
  54. 109. Loads and loads — Answer: ATON. Hint: This casual expression means a very large quantity. 📦
  55. 110. Mean — Answer: INTEND. Hint: As a verb, it can describe having a purpose. 🎯
  56. 111. Gave the once-over — Answer: EYED. Hint: This means inspected someone or something with a glance. 👀
  57. 112. Virtual persona — Answer: AVATAR. Hint: Your digital identity in a game or online world fits here. 🕹️
  58. 114. Nonglossy lipstick option — Answer: MATTE. Hint: This finish is smooth and shine-free. 💄
  59. 116. Blissful spots — Answer: EDENS. Hint: These idyllic paradises evoke perfect gardens. 🌿
  60. 118. Starbucks size — Answer: VENTI. Hint: Choose the Italian-named option larger than a medium. ☕
  61. 119. People who pack picnic lunches? — Answer: HAMPEROPERATORS. Hint: A playful label for people running a picnic-packing operation. 🧺
  62. 124. Fizzled out — Answer: ENDED. Hint: It simply means came to a stop. 🛑
  63. 125. Slushy treat — Answer: ICEE. Hint: This frozen, flavored drink is a movie-theater favorite. 🥤
  64. 126. Singer India.__ — Answer: ARIE. Hint: Complete the stage name of the soulful singer. 🎶
  65. 127. Vibe — Answer: TENOR. Hint: In music, this can describe a song's overall character. 🎵
  66. 128. Great balls of fire — Answer: STARS. Hint: These blazing objects fill the night sky. ✨
  67. 129. Fuse together — Answer: MELD. Hint: Combine separate parts into one unified whole. 🔗
  68. 130. Give conditionally — Answer: LEND. Hint: Offer something with the expectation that it will come back. 🤝
  69. 131. Canary feed — Answer: SEEDS. Hint: These small grains make a classic snack for pet birds. 🐦

Down

  1. 1. Electric violin hookup — Answer: AMP. Hint: This device boosts the instrument’s signal for louder sound. 🎻
  2. 2. Orange sushi topping — Answer: ROE. Hint: These tiny fish eggs add bright color and briny flavor. 🍣
  3. 3. Hockey great Bobby — Answer: ORR. Hint: This Boston Bruins legend is regarded as one of hockey’s greatest defensemen. 🏒
  4. 4. Like a bad breakup — Answer: MESSY. Hint: It is chaotic, emotionally tangled, and far from neat. 💔
  5. 5. Sir __ Guinness — Answer: ALEC. Hint: Fill in the first name of the acclaimed actor who played Obi-Wan Kenobi. 🎬
  6. 6. Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests — Answer: OPENNOTES. Hint: This format lets test-takers consult their notes instead of relying entirely on memory. 📝
  7. 7. Double-check, in a way — Answer: REREAD. Hint: Review the text once more to catch an overlooked detail. 🔍
  8. 8. Garment once called a corselet-gorge — Answer: BRA. Hint: This supportive undergarment was once known by a much more elaborate name. 👚
  9. 9. Optical effects caused by ice crystals — Answer: SUNDOGS. Hint: These bright spots can appear beside the sun when ice crystals bend light. ☀️
  10. 10. Help in a burglary — Answer: ABET. Hint: Assist someone else in carrying out a wrongdoing. 🕵️
  11. 11. Girl who lost her sheep — Answer: BOPEEP. Hint: This nursery-rhyme character went searching after her flock wandered away. 🐑
  12. 12. Morally pure — Answer: CHASTE. Hint: Describes someone innocent and free from improper behavior. 😇
  13. 13. Vegan milk option — Answer: SOY. Hint: This plant-based pour comes from a humble bean. 🥛
  14. 14. Deep carpet — Answer: SHAG. Hint: This floor covering has long, thick fibers that feel wonderfully plush. 🧶
  15. 15. Tells all — Answer: NAMESNAMES. Hint: Reveals every person involved or identifies everyone on the list. 📋
  16. 16. Dress shape — Answer: ALINE. Hint: This silhouette is fitted at the top and gradually widens toward the hem. 👗
  17. 17. Trousers — Answer: PANTS. Hint: This everyday garment covers each leg separately. 👖
  18. 18. Wade clumsily — Answer: SLOSH. Hint: Move through shallow liquid noisily and awkwardly. 💦
  19. 24. Zigs or zags — Answer: VEERS. Hint: Changes direction repeatedly while moving along 🧭
  20. 25. Color similar to salmon — Answer: CORAL. Hint: Think of a warm pink-orange shade often seen in reefs 🪸
  21. 29. Org. — Answer: ASSN. Hint: Short for an organization, often seen in groups and clubs 📋
  22. 30. Yawn-inducing — Answer: BLAH. Hint: A flat, uninspiring experience might earn this reaction 😴
  23. 31. Light as can be — Answer: AIRY. Hint: Picture something as weightless and breezy as a feather 🍃
  24. 32. Special offers at a body shop? — Answer: BUMPERDEALS. Hint: A car-repair promotion might jokingly package savings around a vehicle’s edges 🚗
  25. 34. Nintendo virtual personae — Answer: MIIS. Hint: Nintendo lets players create these customizable digital avatars 🎮
  26. 36. Bit of moisture — Answer: DROPLET. Hint: A single tiny bead of liquid is this 💧
  27. 39. Intellectual stickler — Answer: PEDANT. Hint: This person insists on precise details, grammar, or usage 📚
  28. 40. Secular — Answer: LAIC. Hint: This term describes something worldly rather than religious. 🌍
  29. 41. Great Plains people — Answer: OTOE. Hint: This Indigenous group is historically associated with the Great Plains 🪶
  30. 43. Settle elsewhere, casually — Answer: RELO. Hint: In casual speech, this means moving to a new place 📦
  31. 46. Gathering for chile lovers? — Answer: PEPPERRALLY. Hint: Imagine a spirited gathering celebrating fiery chiles 🌶️
  32. 49. Nokcha or sencha — Answer: TEA. Hint: Both are varieties of a drink made by steeping leaves in hot water 🍵
  33. 51. __ fade: haircut with shaved sides — Answer: HITOP. Hint: This haircut leaves height on top while shaving the sides 💈
  34. 52. Sculling tool — Answer: OAR. Hint: A rower uses this blade-ended tool to propel a boat 🚣
  35. 54. Noisy migratory birds — Answer: GEESE. Hint: These honking birds travel seasonally in formation 🪿
  36. 55. Curved — Answer: ARCED. Hint: A bridge or eyebrow can have this bowlike shape 🌉
  37. 57. Mil. mind game — Answer: PSYOP. Hint: A military strategy may use deception to influence an opponent’s thinking 🎭
  38. 58. [Not my error] — Answer: SIC. Hint: Editors use this Latin marker to show that odd wording appears in the original ✍️
  39. 59. None of the above — Answer: OTHER. Hint: Choose this when every listed option fails to fit ☑️
  40. 60. Smiles brightly — Answer: BEAMS. Hint: A person’s face does this when they smile with obvious delight 😁
  41. 61. Square up — Answer: ALIGN. Hint: Make edges or objects line up evenly 📐
  42. 62. Pascal of "The Last of Us" — Answer: PEDRO. Hint: He portrays Joel in the acclaimed video game adaptation 🎬
  43. 64. Folk instrument — Answer: BANJO. Hint: This stringed instrument is a staple of bluegrass music 🎶
  44. 69. Gracefully refined — Answer: ELEGANT. Hint: Describe something tasteful, polished, and sophisticated ✨
  45. 71. Clearasil rival — Answer: OXY. Hint: This acne-treatment brand is known for its powerful cleansing products 🧴
  46. 73. Gotham City hero — Answer: BATMAN. Hint: This masked vigilante protects a crime-ridden metropolis 🦇
  47. 76. Power source for a warp drive in "Star Trek" — Answer: ANTIMATTER. Hint: This fictional fuel is the opposite of ordinary matter and packs tremendous energy 🚀
  48. 78. Offline, online — Answer: IRL. Hint: Use this abbreviation for experiences happening in the physical world 🌎
  49. 80. "Away from work" letters — Answer: OOO. Hint: These letters commonly appear in an automatic vacation reply 📧
  50. 82. Casting need — Answer: REEL. Hint: Think about what fishermen use to catch their prize! 🎣
  51. 84. Promotional sample — Answer: DEMO. Hint: A preview version lets you try something before committing 🎮
  52. 85. Lyft alternative — Answer: UBER. Hint: This rideshare giant is often seen as the main competitor to a popular pink mustache option! 🚗
  53. 87. "You got that right!" — Answer: YESINDEED. Hint: An emphatic phrase showing complete agreement 👍
  54. 90. Take for a spin, perhaps — Answer: TEST. Hint: Try something out to see how well it performs 🔍
  55. 92. Come up short — Answer: LOSE. Hint: Fail to win or fall short of the goal 🏁
  56. 93. Tater — Answer: SPUD. Hint: A playful nickname for a humble potato at dinner 🍽️
  57. 95. Hog with tusks — Answer: BOAR. Hint: This wild pig sports prominent curved teeth 🐗
  58. 97. Strike down, biblically — Answer: SMITE. Hint: A dramatic verb for delivering divine punishment ⚡
  59. 98. Corundum, for one — Answer: MINERAL. Hint: It is a naturally occurring inorganic substance found in rock ⛰️
  60. 100. Hackathon participant — Answer: CODER. Hint: This person builds software during an intense programming event 💻
  61. 102. Pulpy refuse — Answer: POMACE. Hint: This leftover mash remains after fruit has been pressed 🍎
  62. 103. Molar cover — Answer: ENAMEL. Hint: This hard outer layer shields a tooth from decay 🦷
  63. 104. Enter via cracks — Answer: SEEPIN. Hint: Move slowly through tiny openings or porous material 💧
  64. 106. Covers a lot of ground? — Answer: PAVES. Hint: It can mean both laying down road surfaces and covering expanses. 🛣️
  65. 107. Special occasion — Answer: EVENT. Hint: A planned happening that deserves a spot on the calendar. 📅
  66. 108. Bear in a bamboo forest — Answer: PANDA. Hint: This black-and-white bear loves munching bamboo. 🐼
  67. 111. Lauder of cosmetics — Answer: ESTEE. Hint: This beauty mogul is known for her iconic skincare and makeup line! 💄
  68. 113. Lends a hand — Answer: AIDS. Hint: Think of how to offer support or assistance to someone in need! 🤝
  69. 115. Pranked with Charmin — Answer: TPED. Hint: This prank involved wrapping a bathroom fixture in toilet paper. 🧻
  70. 117. D.C. ballplayers — Answer: NATS. Hint: These Washington players take the field under a shortened team nickname. ⚾
  71. 119. "That's the guy!" — Answer: HIM. Hint: Use this pronoun when pointing out a male person. 👤
  72. 120. Minecraft block — Answer: ORE. Hint: Minecraft miners dig up this useful underground resource. ⛏️
  73. 121. Lowest sudoku number — Answer: ONE. Hint: Sudoku’s smallest digit is also the number after zero. 🔢
  74. 122. Casting need — Answer: ROD. Hint: An angler uses this slender tool to send a line flying. 🎣
  75. 123. Soon-to-be alums — Answer: SRS. Hint: These college students are nearing graduation 🎓

The answer to “Like draft beer” in the LA Times crossword is ONTAP — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 30, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 45-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Like draft beer” answer

ONTAP (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “Like draft beer”?

The answer is ONTAP, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 30, 2026.

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Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 30, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 45-Across.

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