Crossword Genius

___ beer (nonalcoholic beverage) (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

near

(Other definitions for near that I've seen before include "A short distance away" , "Close in time or place" , "Approaching" , "(Get) close to" , "Close; almost" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.