This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
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J _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ _ _ A
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JICAMA as a word: The edible root of the yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) used in salads in Central America and as a snack in Mexico.
JICAMA 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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