This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (24 Down). 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
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ O
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TARO as a word: Colocasia esculenta, raised as a food primarily for its corm, which distantly resembles potato; Food from a taro plant.
TARO has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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