Old-fashioned business?

Latest answer — October 08, 2026

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An Old Fashioned cocktail served at a bar.

Clue explained

A bar is a business, and it’s also where you might order an Old Fashioned, the whiskey cocktail. The clue’s “old-fashioned” points both to the drink and, with a wink, to the kind of place that serves it.

Clue type:
Pun or wordplay

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Thursday, October 08, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Old-fashioned business?” in the New York Times Mini crossword is BAR — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 8, 2026 at 1-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.

“Old-fashioned business?” answer

BAR (3 letters)

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What does BAR mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of BAR is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon
  • an establishment where alcohol and sometimes other refreshments are served
  • a counter in a pub, cafe, or other establishment across which drinks or refreshments are served

When else has “Old-fashioned business?” appeared?

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October 8, 2026 (most recent) → BAR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Old-fashioned business?”?

The answer is BAR, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Old-fashioned business?”?

3 letters: BAR.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 8, 2026, at 1-Across.

Can “Old-fashioned business?” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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