This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ A
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CHIA as a word: A Mexican sage grown for its edible seeds, Salvia hispanica; Salvia columbariae, a sage with similar seeds, native to the southwestern US and northwestern Mexico.
CHIA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 3, 2026.
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