This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 15, 2026 (44 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ T
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BEET as a word: (US, Canada) A beetroot; a swollen root of such a plant used as a culinary vegetable; Beta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.
BEET has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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