Craft brew

Latest answer — August 07, 2026

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Clue decoded

BEER is a brewed alcoholic drink, and a craft brew is beer made by a small or independent brewery. “Craft” identifies the style or production source rather than changing the answer’s part of speech.

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Definition
A pint of craft beer served in a brewery.

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This clue's Friday, August 07, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Not all
  2. 5Once more
  3. 6Farmland unit
  4. 7Craft brew

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  1. 1Swedish carmaker
  2. 2One time
  3. 3Scant
  4. 4Pitcher

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  1. 1. Not all — Answer: SOME. Hint: A portion, but not the whole, is being referred to here. 🙂
  2. 5. Once more — Answer: ANEW. Hint: Think about a fresh start or doing something again! 🌱
  3. 6. Farmland unit — Answer: ACRE. Hint: A common measure of land area often used for fields and farms 🌾
  4. 7. Craft brew — Answer: BEER. Hint: This frothy pub favorite comes in styles like ales and lagers. 🍺

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  1. 1. Swedish carmaker — Answer: SAAB. Hint: This Swedish automaker also has roots in the aerospace industry. ✈️
  2. 2. One time — Answer: ONCE. Hint: Think of a single occasion in the past, not something repeated. 🕰️
  3. 3. Scant — Answer: MERE. Hint: It describes something limited to the bare minimum. 🤏
  4. 4. Pitcher — Answer: EWER. Hint: This decorative vessel is designed for pouring liquids, often with a graceful handle and spout. 🏺

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The answer to “Craft brew” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is BEER — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 7, 2026 at 7-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.

“Craft brew” answer

BEER (4 letters)

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August 7, 2026 (most recent) → BEER. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Craft brew”?

The answer is BEER, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Craft brew”?

4 letters: BEER.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 7, 2026, at 7-Across.

Can “Craft brew” have a different answer?

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