This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ N
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ONION as a word: A monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice; The bulb of such a plant.
ONION has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
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