It might come in a yard glass
Archive answer — August 20, 2026
2 Down
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“ALE” is the published 3-letter fill for 2 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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The Atlantic Crossword
This clue’s Thursday, August 20, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. "That's a <i>definite</i> no"
Answer: HARDPASS
- 9. Olympic champion with a distinctive halo hairstyle
Answer: ALYSALIU
- 10. Experiment in organic chemistry?
Answer: MEETCUTE
- 11. ___ spa (Botox business)
Answer: MED
- 12. Greeted someone
Answer: SAIDHI
- 17. A-ha song with a pencil-sketch animated music video
Answer: TAKEONME
- 20. "Is everything all right?"
Answer: AREYOUOK
- 21. An easy A will boost it: abbr.
Answer: GPA
- 22. "Let's chat privately," on Insta
Answer: DMME
Down
- 1. Spider-___, a.k.a. Peter Porker
Answer: HAM
- 2. It might come in a yard glass
Answer: ALE
- 3. Bread that can be seeded or seedless
Answer: RYE
- 4. Annual disruption in 48 states: abbr.
Answer: DST
- 5. ___-Man (maze-chase arcade game)
Answer: PAC
- 6. What most soda cans are made of
Answer: ALUMINUM
- 7. Yahoo but not Yoo-hoo
Answer: SITE
- 8. Made a case against
Answer: SUED
- 12. Undated?
Answer: STAG
- 13. Org. that has an ElderWatch program
Answer: AARP
- 14. Billy-bookcase purveyor
Answer: IKEA
- 15. <i>L.A. Law</i> actor Susan
Answer: DEY
- 16. A sweatshirt might have one
Answer: HOOD
- 19. Homophone of a startled squeak
Answer: EKE
The answer to “It might come in a yard glass” in the The Atlantic Crossword is ALE — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 20, 2026 at 2-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“It might come in a yard glass” answer
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Why does ALE fit?
ALE is the published 3-letter answer at 2-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “It might come in a yard glass” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “It might come in a yard glass”?
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 August 20, 2026 at 2-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 August 20, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.