This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ O
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About the answer
POTATO as a word: A plant of species Solanum tuberosum or its edible starchy tuber; (informal, UK) A conspicuous hole in a sock or stocking.
POTATO 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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