“Spud” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••TATER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TATER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Spud”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 20, 2026, where it runs at 31 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.
Crossing entries
May 20, 2026 grid10DAct of Judas8 ltrs›25DSpot to drink a matcha with a Manx7 ltrs›32DBe in charge, informally9 ltrs›33DProtagonist of "That ’70s Show"4 ltrs›34DSpeech full of invective4 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••TATER5 ltrs
••••••POTATO6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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