“Starchy tuber” crossword clue
Answer
Y
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.YAM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Starchy tuber”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 17, 2025, where it runs at 60 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 17, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 17, 2025 grid60A"Uh-huh, I bet" … or a literal description of what 17-, 24-, 36- and 50-Across all have9 ltrs›62ACompetent4 ltrs›65AThe Bay State: Abbr.4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 5, 2026NYT Crossword45 Across•••YAMFeb 17, 2025NYT Crossword60 Down•••YAMBack to the full Feb 17, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.