Source of some smokiness in whiskey Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Source of some smokiness in whiskey” from the New York Times crossword of February 7, 2025? It has 4 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, FEBRUARY 7, 2025

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What is the answer to “Source of some smokiness in whiskey”?

PEAT, 4 letters: partially decayed organic matter.

When was “Source of some smokiness in whiskey” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of February 7, 2025.

How many letters does the answer have?

4 letters, starting with P.