This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
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AVOCADO as a word: The large, usually yellowish-green or black, savory fruit of the avocado tree; The avocado tree, Persea americana, of the laurel family.
AVOCADO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 7, 2026.
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