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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025
Beam on a bottle
Answer:
JIM
Hint:
Not available
Explanation:
Beam on a bottle" is a playful reference to Jim Beam, the well-known bourbon whiskey brand. The clue drops the last name "Beam" and just leaves you with "Jim," which is the answer. It’s a classic crossword trick where a familiar phrase gets shortened to its first name for a clever twist.