This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (100 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 6 squares
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ALMOND as a word: (countable) The seed within the drupe of a small deciduous tree in family Rosaceae, Prunus amygdalus, considered a culinary nut; (countable) The tree that produces almonds.
ALMOND 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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