This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026 (104 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
K _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ E
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KALE as a word: An edible plant, similar to cabbage, with curled leaves that do not form a dense head (Brassica oleracea var. acephala); Any of several cabbage-like food plants that are kinds of Brassica oleracea.
KALE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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