What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Predinner beverage" from March 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Predinner beverage”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

APERITIF

Letters8

Starts withA

Ends withF

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 8, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Predinner beverage” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 8, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with A and ends with F, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Predinner beverage” clue?+

The answer is APERITIF (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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