A cocktail, ripe and strong served up — it's taken before meal Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% APERITIF A cocktail, ripe and strong served up — it's taken before meal (8)
66% FED Served a meal to (3)
59% INDIAN Helping served up during pub's spicy meal (6) The Times Cryptic Jul 10, 2026
59% ENTREE It's served before dessert (6) Universal Jul 3, 2026
53% ENID It's served up to eat (4) Newsday Jul 4, 2026
53% OAT Word before milk or meal (3) TV May 31, 2026
53% IMMATURE Not yet ripe (8) Commuter May 27, 2026
53% BOA One wrapping up a meal before eating anything? (3) New York Times May 2, 2026
51% RESTAURANT Place where meals are prepared and served to customers (10)
51% VODKATONIC Clear cocktail often served with lime (10) New York Times Apr 15, 2026
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