A bit of moonshine is an alcoholic beverage made from corn mash, usually in an illegal STILL. The term 'bit of moonshine' can be broken down into five crossword solutions: BEAM (4 letters), NIP (3 letters), STILL (5 letters), SWIG (4 letters), and HOOCH (5 letters). BEAM is a ray of light or a long, sturdy piece of timber used to support a structure. A NIP is a small amount of something, usually alcohol. A STILL is an apparatus used to distill liquids, such as alcohol. SWIG is to drink in large gulps. HOOCH is a slang term for an alcoholic beverage, usually homemade.