Drink that might be enjoyed with pub grub

Archive answer — July 14, 2026

6 Down

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Clue explained

“ALE” is the published 3-letter fill for 6 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

The Atlantic Crossword

This clue’s Tuesday, July 14, 2026 appearance

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Across

6 clues
  1. 1<i>The Rocky Horror Picture Show</i> actor Curry
  2. 4El Pollo ___ (fast-casual chicken chain)
  3. 5Director of <i>The Dark Knight</i> trilogy
  4. 6Like someone who lives in athleisure, maybe
  5. 7Icelandic jazz-pop artist who collaborates with skater Alysa Liu
  6. 8Simplified

Down

6 clues
  1. 1"<i>L'chaim</i>!"
  2. 2"The pressure got to me"
  3. 3Dough that's unsafe to eat
  4. 4Cross-legged yoga pose
  5. 5Final Four org.
  6. 6Drink that might be enjoyed with pub grubALE

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. <i>The Rocky Horror Picture Show</i> actor Curry

    Answer: TIM

  2. 4. El Pollo ___ (fast-casual chicken chain)

    Answer: LOCO

  3. 5. Director of <i>The Dark Knight</i> trilogy

    Answer: NOLAN

  4. 6. Like someone who lives in athleisure, maybe

    Answer: ACTIVE

  5. 7. Icelandic jazz-pop artist who collaborates with skater Alysa Liu

    Answer: LAUFEY

  6. 8. Simplified

    Answer: EASED

Down

  1. 1. "<i>L'chaim</i>!"

    Answer: TOLIFE

  2. 2. "The pressure got to me"

    Answer: ICAVED

  3. 3. Dough that's unsafe to eat

    Answer: MONEY

  4. 4. Cross-legged yoga pose

    Answer: LOTUS

  5. 5. Final Four org.

    Answer: NCAA

  6. 6. Drink that might be enjoyed with pub grub

    Answer: ALE

The answer to “Drink that might be enjoyed with pub grub” in the The Atlantic Crossword is ALE — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 14, 2026 at 6-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Drink that might be enjoyed with pub grub” answer

ALE(3 letters)

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Why does ALE fit?

ALE is the published 3-letter answer at 6-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Drink that might be enjoyed with pub grub” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Drink that might be enjoyed with pub grub”?

The answer is ALE.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: ALE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for July 14, 2026 at 6-Down.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

Open the The Atlantic answers page for July 14, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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