“They're not as sweet as porters” crossword clue
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••••ALES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They're not as sweet as porters”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 5, 2025, where it runs at 23 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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