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“Chaucer-era refreshment”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Chaucer-era refreshment”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, April 11, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A L E

The answer to “Chaucer-era refreshment” is ALE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 11, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Chaucer-era refreshment” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, April 11, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALE — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer ALE

ALE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Pub serving” Jun 17, 2026 “What comes in rounds” May 30, 2026 “Friar Tuck refreshment” Apr 3, 2026 “Toaster's choice” Mar 27, 2026 “Pint purchase” Mar 19, 2026 “Pub serving” Mar 18, 2026 “Pub selection” Mar 8, 2026 “Pub order” Feb 26, 2026 “Brewpub beverage” Feb 24, 2026 “Beerlike beverage” Feb 17, 2026 “Drink that may be dark” Jan 30, 2026 “Drink in a tankard” Jan 25, 2026

More clues from the April 11, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Chaucer-era refreshment”

What is the answer to “Chaucer-era refreshment” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, April 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Chaucer-era refreshment”?

The answer ALE contains 3 letters.

Was “Chaucer-era refreshment” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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