“Word before beer or after square” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Word before beer or after square”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 27, 2026, where it runs at 2 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.