One-eighth of an apothecaries' ounce Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “One-eighth of an apothecaries' ounce” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of January 11, 2026? 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
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026
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DRAM is the answer to “One-eighth of an apothecaries' ounce”. It means to tipple.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To tipple.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: RDMA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Wee bit of whiskey”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “One-eighth of an apothecaries' ounce”?
DRAM, 4 letters: to tipple.
When was “One-eighth of an apothecaries' ounce” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of January 11, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with D.