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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025

Czech brew

Answer:

PILSENER

Hint:

This golden lager’s name comes from the Bohemian city where it was first brewed.

Explanation:

"Czech brew" points to a type of beer originating from the Czech Republic, specifically the city of Plzeň (Pilsen in German). The answer is "PILSENER," a pale lager style first brewed there in 1842 that became famous worldwide. The clue plays on the beer’s geographic roots while keeping it straightforward—no wordplay, just a direct cultural reference to its Czech origin.

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