NYT Crossword · 72 Down
“Root beer order” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, July 12, 2026 as 72 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 72 Down
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- Jul 12, 2026 · 72 Down · 3 letters
- Dec 22, 2003 · 58 Down · 3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Root beer order”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with M and ends with G, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Root beer order” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 72 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Root beer order” crossword clue?
The answer is MUG (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.