NYT Midi Crossword · 19-Down · 4 letters
Japanese rice wine NYT Midi Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 26, 2026
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Meaning cue
This drink's name is commonly pronounced in two syllables in Japanese.
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Why it fits
SAKE is the familiar four-letter name for the Japanese rice-based beverage described by the clue.
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The nationality and base ingredient identify a standard four-letter beverage answer.
Answer meaning
Sake is a Japanese alcoholic drink brewed from fermented rice.
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19-Down in NYT Midi Crossword puzzle for August 26, 2026.
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