The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word INNS
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More clues leading to the result INNS
- Locals popular with Poles
- Edges of iron poles and bars
- Where to find barmen of different types?
- People in the north losing fine pubs
- Lodgings in square, behind European river
- Hostelries in North and South
- N Europeans rejecting loud places to drink in
- Boozers at home with son around noon
- Locals concerned with Poles
- Scandinavians barring French in hostelries
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "places to drink in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case places to drink in = inns.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does INNS mean?
INNS noun- Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.
- A tavern.
- One of the colleges (societies or buildings) in London, for students of the law barristers.
- The town residence of a nobleman or distinguished person.
- A place of shelter; hence, dwelling; habitation; residence; abode.
- To house; to lodge.
- To take lodging; to lodge.