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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Draft picks’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme refers tothings you’d find on a beer flight menu or taproom chalkboard.

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Word Hints

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Thefirst wordis dark, rich, and often brewed with roasted barley for coffee or chocolate notes.

Thesecond wordis crisp and golden with a clean finish, originally brewed in the Czech city of Plzeň.

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Thethird wordis smooth and dark with malty sweetness, a predecessor to the stout.

Thefourth wordis cold-fermented and known for its light body and refreshing character.

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Thefifth wordis a strong German lager with a toasty malt backbone and minimal hops.

Thesixth wordis infused with nitrogen.

Theseventh wordis tart and tangy, often aged with wild yeast or fruit for a puckering punch.

Thespangramis a small-scale brewery that emphasizes craft, quality, and experimentation.

NYT Strands answers for April 15, 2025.