“Rinse with water, as grain in the brewing process” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPARGE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rinse with water, as grain in the brewing process”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 29, 2026, where it runs at 8 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.