This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026 (62 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: 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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