What is the answer to "The "A" of IPA" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "The "A" of IPA" is ALE (3 letters).

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The "A" of IPA USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 28, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ALE

3 letters · Across · last seen August 28, 2026

1DDistant3 1ASeason ticket holder, maybe3 2DChicken ___ king3 3D"First I'm hearing of this"8 4DRushing sound6 4AOrg. where you could see a Fever-Dream matchup4 5DGas in a diner sign4 6DMake cupcakes, for example4 7DBoxer Laila3 8APlayful aquatic mammal5 8DMore out-there5 9DHome run hitter's pace, perhaps4