This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 29, 2025 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ E
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SESAME as a word: The seed of this plant; A tropical Asian plant (Sesamum indicum) bearing small flat seeds used as food and as a source of oil.
SESAME has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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