Containers for some basement parties

Latest answer — September 17, 2026

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Clue explained

KEGS are large containers commonly used to hold beer, making them fitting supplies for some basement parties. The plural answer matches the plural “containers.”

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Definition
Several beer kegs arranged at a basement party

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This clue's Thursday, September 17, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Noise heard in an Aflac commercial
  2. 6___ Fester, "Wednesday" character played by Fred Armisen
  3. 7Total moron
  4. 8Total, as expenses
  5. 9Containers for some basement parties

Down

  1. 1Unique mannerism
  2. 2Excessive, as criticism or punishment
  3. 3Scoring 100% on
  4. 4Lumps in non-homogenized milk
  5. 5Kind of high-fat, low-carb diet

The answer to “Containers for some basement parties” in the New York Times Mini crossword is KEGS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 17, 2026 at 9-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.

“Containers for some basement parties” answer

KEGS (4 letters)

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What does KEGS mean?

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(noun)

  • a small barrel, especially one of less than 10 gallons or (in the US) 30 gallons

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What is the answer to “Containers for some basement parties”?

The answer is KEGS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Containers for some basement parties”?

4 letters: KEGS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 17, 2026, at 9-Across.

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