French brandy
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue French brandy from the New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 8-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
French brandy (8)
Answer
The answer to French brandy is Armagnac (8 letters).
In the NYT "Roundabouts" Sunday puzzle (March 29, 2026), theme answers bend through circled cells. This entry's cells read GNAC, but the real answer is ARMAGNAC — the French grape brandy from Gascony. The theme links this with 103A "Branch" (ARM) through a "roundabout" cell where the path turns 90°.
Why does Armagnac fit this clue?
The clue 'French brandy' is a direct definition pointing to ARMAGNAC, a grape brandy produced in the Gascony region of southwestern France. Armagnac is one of France's oldest distilled spirits, made from white grapes and aged in oak barrels, giving it a rich, complex flavor that sets it apart from Cognac, its more famous cousin from further north. The editorial note explains that in this themed puzzle, the answer bends through the grid at a 'roundabout' turning cell, so the visible cells in this entry show only GNAC while the letters ARM are shared with 103A 'Branch,' which clues the word ARM. Together the two entries combine at the corner to spell out the full eight-letter word ARMAGNAC, with ARM doing double duty as both a standalone answer and the hidden prefix of this brandy's name.
What does French brandy mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definition below.
brandy
noun
•a strong alcoholic spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 104-across in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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What does Armagnac mean?
noun
•A brandy made in the region of Armagnac.
Origin of the word Armagnac
•origin: Germanic personal name Arminius + Gaulish suffix -acum
•period: Medieval Latin
The name originally referred to the territory ruled by a Visigothic chief named Arminius in the 6th century, with the Gaulish suffix -acum meaning 'place of' or 'estate of.'
How to use Armagnac in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Armagnac.
•“Armagnac is a distinctive French brandy produced in the Gascony region of southwestern France.”
•“The sommelier recommended pairing the chocolate dessert with a vintage Armagnac from 1985.”
•“After dinner, he poured himself a glass of Armagnac and settled into his leather chair by the fireplace.”
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All clues from the New York Times Daily, Mar 29, 2026 crossword
The New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026 titled “Roundabouts” was published by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg and has 140 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about French brandy
- What is the answer to French brandy?
- The answer is Armagnac (8 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to French brandy have?
- The answer has 8 letters: Armagnac.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
104 Across
answer length
8 letters