“Fibrous part of broccoli” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STALK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fibrous part of broccoli”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 18, 2026, where it runs at 43 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.