This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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YAM as a word: The edible, starchy, tuberous root of that plant, a tropical staple food; Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
YAM has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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