Crossword Genius

Is ale brewed in passage? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aisle

'passage?' is the definition.
(aisle can mean a path or passageway)

'is ale brewed' is the wordplay.
'brewed' is an anagram indicator.
'is'+'ale'='isale'
'isale' anagrammed gives 'AISLE'.

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for aisle that I've seen before include "way for prospective union members?" , "Passage down the side of a church nave" , "that would-be bride hopes to make it up!" , "Corridor" , "Passageway between seating areas" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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