Ginger ___
Latest answer — August 31, 2026
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Clue explained
Ginger ale is a carbonated soft drink flavored with ginger, so ALE completes the familiar phrase “ginger ___.”
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This clue's Monday, August 31, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Ginger ___” in the New York Times crossword is ALE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 31, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 38-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.
“Ginger ___” answer
ALE (3 letters)
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What does ALE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ALE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- any beer other than lager, stout, or porter
When else has “Ginger ___” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
- August 31, 2026 (most recent) → ALE
- January 13, 2026 → ALE
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Ginger ___”?
The answer is ALE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 31, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Ginger ___”?
3 letters: ALE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 31, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 38-Down. Earlier appearances: January 13, 2026 → ALE.
Can “Ginger ___” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times 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.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 31, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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