This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 15, 2025 (51 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
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ALOE as a word: Any plant of the large and variable genus Aloe; Misnomer for any large, vaguely aloe-like plant, such as Agave.
ALOE has been an answer 18 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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