“Something sown, per an idiom” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WILDOAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Something sown, per an idiom”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 11, 2025, where it runs at 71 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.