Bitter brews, briefly crossword clue
63 Across · WSJ Crossword, August 17, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Bitter brews, briefly” is IPAS. It appears as 63 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 17, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Back Lot” by Kevin Shustack, and it fills 4 squares running left to right from row 14, column 6 of the 15×15 grid.
The shortening cue in the clue tells you to expect an abbreviation or initials rather than a full word. The entry begins with I and ends with S, and contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Monday puzzles are the most approachable of the week, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer IPAS:
- Some craft brewsJun 13, 2026
- Hoppy brewsJun 9, 2026