Beer dispenser

Latest answer — October 01, 2026

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Clue explained

A KEG is a container used to store and dispense beer, often through a tap. It fits the clue’s description of a beer dispenser.

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Definition
A beer keg fitted with a tap for dispensing beer.

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This clue's Thursday, October 01, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Beer dispenser” in the The Washington Post crossword is KEG — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 62-Down. 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.

“Beer dispenser” answer

KEG (3 letters)

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What does KEG mean?

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

(noun)

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

When else has “Beer dispenser” appeared?

The Washington Post 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.

October 1, 2026 (most recent) → KEG. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Beer dispenser”?

The answer is KEG, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Beer dispenser”?

3 letters: KEG.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 62-Down.

Can “Beer dispenser” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post 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 WaPo Crossword answers?

The full grid for October 1, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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