Barrels of beer

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 7, 2026

Stuck on the clue Barrels of beer from the New York Times Mini for March 7, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

Barrels of beer (4)

Answer

The answer to Barrels of beer is Kegs (4 letters).

Why does Kegs fit this clue?

This is a straightforward direct-definition clue where 'Barrels of beer' points to KEGS. A keg is a small barrel, typically made of stainless steel or wood, used to store and dispense beer under pressure. Kegs are the standard container for draft beer in bars and restaurants, holding anywhere from about 5 to 15.5 gallons depending on the size. The clue simply uses 'barrels' as a synonym for kegs, since both are cylindrical containers used to hold liquids, with kegs being the specific term used in the brewing and beer-serving industry.

What does Barrels of beer mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

barrels

noun

•cylindrical containers used for storing liquids, especially alcoholic beverages

•units of measurement for volume, particularly for oil or beer

beer

noun

•alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains, typically barley

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 4-down in the New York Times Mini on March 7, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.

NYT Mini — Mar 7, 2026

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What does Kegs mean?

noun

•small barrels used for storing and serving beer or other beverages

How to use Kegs in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Kegs.

•“The brewery delivered several kegs of beer for the outdoor festival.”

•“The fraternity house had a row of kegs lined up in the basement for the party.”

•“We need to return the empty kegs to the distributor by Monday morning.”

What are other crossword clues for Kegs?

“Containers for some basement parties” (4)

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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 7, 2026 crossword

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Frequently asked questions about Barrels of beer

What is the answer to Barrels of beer?: The answer is Kegs (4 letters).
Where did this clue appear?: This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 7, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Barrels of beer have?: The answer has 4 letters: Kegs.

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