This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
W _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ T
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WHEAT as a word: (countable) Any of several cereal grains, of the genus Triticum, that yields flour as used in bakery; (uncountable) A light brown color, like that of wheat.
WHEAT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 5, 2026.
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