This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 (53 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.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ D
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About the answer
CHARD as a word: (uncountable, cooking) An edible leafy vegetable, Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla, with a slightly bitter taste; (cooking) Artichoke leaves and shoots, blanched to eat.
CHARD 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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