This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 (2 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: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ T
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ROOT as a word: The part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients, and in some plants is able to p...; A root vegetable.
ROOT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 2, 2026.
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