“Japanese word that's sometimes translated as "planted in a pot"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BONSAI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Japanese word that's sometimes translated as "planted in a pot"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 19, 2026, where it runs at 48 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.