This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ H
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RADISH as a word: The root of this plant used as food. Some varieties are pungent and usually eaten raw in salads, etc., while others have a milder taste and are cooked; A plant of the Brassicaceae family, Raphanus sativus or Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, having an edible root.
RADISH 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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