This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026 (51 Across). 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: 6 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ _ C
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GARLIC as a word: A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking; (uncountable) A preparation from Allium sativum used as a food ingredient or the flavor or other characteristics of such an ingredient.
GARLIC 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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