Like the taste of many I.P.A.s

Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026

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A glass of India pale ale beside green hop cones, the ingredient that gives the beer its characteristic bitterness and aroma.

Clue explained

Many IPAs taste hoppy because hops contribute bitterness as well as floral, citrusy, or pine-like aromas. Brewers can add hops at different stages to bring out those flavors, so “hoppy” describes a noticeable character of the beer rather than its texture.

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This clue's Monday, October 12, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Like the taste of many I.P.A.s” in the New York Times Mini crossword is HOPPY — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 12, 2026 at 6-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 the taste of many I.P.A.s” answer

HOPPY (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “Like the taste of many I.P.A.s”?

The answer is HOPPY, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Like the taste of many I.P.A.s”?

5 letters: HOPPY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 12, 2026, at 6-Across.

Can “Like the taste of many I.P.A.s” have a different answer?

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