“Herb in the mint family” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.THYME is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Herb in the mint family”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 10, 2026, where it runs at 53 Down 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.