This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 6, 2026 (43 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ _ A
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About the answer
YERBA as a word: Ilex paraguariensis, a species of holly native to southern South America; or the dried leaves and twigs of this plant, used to make the caffeine-rich beverag....
YERBA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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