The "P" in I.P.A.
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 12, 2026
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The "P" in I.P.A. (4)
Answer
The answer to The "P" in I.P.A. is Pale (4 letters).
Why does Pale fit this clue?
This clue is a fill-in-the-blank style where the solver must identify what the letter 'P' stands for in the abbreviation I.P.A. PALE is an adjective meaning light in color, close to white or washed out. In the world of beer, I.P.A. stands for India Pale Ale, a style of beer known for its hoppy bitterness and golden, light color. The 'P' in that three-letter abbreviation expands to 'Pale,' making PALE the direct answer to what that single letter represents.
What does The "P" in I.P.A. mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
I.P.A.
noun
•India Pale Ale, a type of hoppy beer
•International Phonetic Alphabet, a system for transcribing sounds of speech
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 2-down in the New York Times Mini on March 12, 2026, by Ian Livengood, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Pale mean?
noun
•Paleness; pallor.
•A wooden stake; a picket.
•Fence made from wooden stake; palisade.
verb
•To turn pale; to lose colour.
•To become insignificant.
•To enclose with pales, or as if with pales; to encircle or encompass; to fence off.
adjective
•Light in color.
•(of human skin) Having a pallor (a light color, especially due to sickness, shock, fright etc.).
Origin of the word Pale
•origin: Latin 'pallidus' meaning pale or wan
•period: 14th century
The word entered English through Old French 'pale' and is related to the Latin verb 'pallere' meaning 'to be pale,' which also gave us the word 'pallor.'
How to use Pale in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Pale.
•“The India Pale Ale was originally brewed with extra hops to preserve it during long sea voyages to British colonies.”
•“After spending the winter indoors, her skin looked quite pale compared to her summer tan.”
•“The pale moonlight cast eerie shadows across the empty courtyard.”
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- What is the answer to The "P" in I.P.A.?
- The answer is Pale (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 12, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to The "P" in I.P.A. have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Pale.
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