This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ K
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LEEK as a word: A vegetable of variety Allium ampeloprasum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion; Any of several species of Allium, broadly resembling the domesticated plant in appearance in the wild.
LEEK has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 12, 2026.
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