Rye, e.g. Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Rye, e.g.” from the New York Times crossword of September 28, 2025? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
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WHISKEY is the answer to “Rye, e.g.”. It means a liquor.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A liquor.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: HKWSYIE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with W and ends with Y.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Rye, e.g.”?
WHISKEY, 7 letters: a liquor.
When was “Rye, e.g.” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of September 28, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with W.