“Ingredient in an old-fashioned” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RYE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ingredient in an old-fashioned”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 3, 2025, where it runs at 63 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.