This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ T
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ROOT as a word: The part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients, and in some plants is able to p...; A root vegetable.
ROOT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 2, 2026.
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